Delhi HC refuses to send Rajpal Yadav back to jail in cheque bounce case, says, “He is not running away” : Bollywood News

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday declined to vacate its interim order suspending the sentence of actor Rajpal Yadav in a check bounce case, observing that there was no reason to send him back to jail at this stage. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma made the remark while refusing to pass any directions on an application filed by the complainant seeking cancellation of the relief granted to Yadav. The Court had earlier, on February 16, suspended his sentence, allowing him to walk out of jail after being in custody since February 5.

Delhi HC refuses to send Rajpal Yadav back to jail in check bounce case, says, “He is not running away”

During the hearing, the complainant’s counsel informed the Court that an application seeking vacation of the suspension of sentence was pending. Responding to this, Justice Sharma said, “I do not find any reason. He is not running away. He is still here. He is not running away. Kahin nahi jaa rahe (He is not going anywhere).”

Yadav appeared before the Court in person and made submissions. The complainant’s counsel also argued that the actor was attempting to turn the matter into a media trial, stating, “Either he (Yadav) should argue, or his counsel.”

Addressing the concern, the judge remarked, “Media trial ka kya hai wo to har ek cheez ka hota hai. Mujhe no difference nahi patta. Main media khti hi nahi hu…Media me kya hota hai meri kaan, aankheen sab band hoti hai. Me liye he is an ordinary litigant, you are an ordinary litigant.”

The Court further clarified that Yadav was not being heard because of his celebrity status.
“Just because he is an actor, I am not listening to him. I am not listening to any litigant, I am listening to him. You are giving importance to me. And one more thing is that the litigant has not said that I am so and so.”

The Bench stated that it would next hear the matter on April 1 and would attempt to decide the case finally. It also indicated that if Yadav intends to settle the dispute and repay the amount owed, he should present a concrete proposal.

The case dates back to May 2024, when a sessions court convicted Yadav and sentenced him to six months in jail in connection with a check bounce matter. The High Court later suspended his sentence after his counsel assured that he was willing to settle the dues with the production company involved.

However, the actor failed to fulfill the payment commitments. On February 2, the High Court rejected his explanation that the delay was due to an inadvertent error in the demand draft, noting that no steps were taken to correct it. Earlier, Yadav had sought permission to clear Rs 2.5 crores in two instalments, Rs 40 lakhs by December 16, 2025, and the remaining Rs 2.1 crores by January 15, 2026, but the payments were not made as assured.

Following this, the Court directed him to surrender within two days. His subsequent plea seeking more time was also rejected, leading to his surrender on February 5.

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