Delhi High Court Upholds Rajpal Yadav's Conviction: What’s Next for the Actor?

Rajpal Yadav's Legal Troubles Continue

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has confirmed the conviction of actor Rajpal Yadav in multiple cheque-bounce cases, resulting in a three-month prison sentence.

Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma mandated that Yadav pay over Rs 1 crore to the complainant for each of the seven cases.

The judge noted that approximately Rs 2 crore already paid by Yadav would be considered in this amount.

Yadav has been granted a two-month window to appeal the ruling in a higher court.

A comprehensive copy of the judgment is still pending.

This ruling follows revision petitions submitted by Yadav and his spouse, contesting a 2019 sessions court decision that upheld their earlier conviction by a magisterial court in April 2018.

Initially, the magisterial court had sentenced Yadav to six months in prison.

In June 2024, the high court had temporarily suspended his conviction, contingent upon Yadav making earnest efforts to negotiate a settlement with the complainant.

Yadav's attorney argued that the cheque was part of a legitimate transaction intended to fund a film that ultimately failed, leading to significant financial setbacks for the actor.

However, on February 2, the court ordered Yadav to surrender by February 4, citing his repeated failures to comply with court directives regarding repayment.

On February 16, the court suspended his sentence temporarily, allowing his release from custody after he deposited Rs 1.5 crore into the complainant's bank account.