'How Can Anyone Trust Him?' SC Raps Rajpal Yadav, Extends Time to Pay ₹2 Crore in Cheque Bounce Cases
The bench called it a final opportunity and asked him to file a repayment plan after the actor’s earlier convictions in seven cheque-bounce cases.
- On Tuesday, the Supreme Court granted Actor Rajpal Yadav a final two-week window to deposit Rs 2 crore and submit a concrete repayment proposal to Murli Projects Private Limited regarding his cheque-bounce dispute.
- The legal battle stems from seven dishonoured cheques tendered in 2013 toward a Rs 5 crore film financing agreement from 2010; the complainant alleges an outstanding total of Rs 11 crore including interest.
- Previously, the Delhi High Court upheld Yadav's conviction in the cheque-bounce cases, sentencing him to three months in prison, while also ordering his wife, Radha Rajpal Yadav, to pay fines in connection with the matter.
- A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, alongside Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana, extended Yadav's exemption from surrendering until October 5 while directing him to deposit his passport with the court.
- Senior advocate Patwalia, representing the actor, requested the two-week timeframe to demonstrate good faith by depositing Rs 2 crore, with the court scheduling the next hearing for October 5 to assess the proposed repayment plan.
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'Final chance': SC gives Rajpal Yadav 2 weeks to return Rs 2 cr
The Supreme Court has given actor Rajpal Yadav a final two-week opportunity to present a concrete proposal for repaying an outstanding amount to a private firm, directing him to deposit Rs 2 crore with the apex court registry. This comes after a series of cheque bounce cases, with the Delhi High Court previously upholding his conviction and sentencing him to three months' imprisonment. The court noted Yadav's past conduct did not inspire confide…
Cheque-bounce cases: SC gives Rajpal Yadav 2 weeks to deposit Rs 2 crore - The Tribune
Complainant alleges that, in 2013, Rajpal Yadav tendered seven cheques of Rs 1.05 crore each towards settlement of financial assistance of Rs 5 crore to him for a film in 2010. The cheques were dishonoured
Cheque-bounce cases: SC gives Rajpal Yadav last chance of two weeks to deposit Rs 2 crore
The Supreme Court has given Rajpal Yadav two weeks to propose a payment plan. He must also deposit two crore rupees with the court registry. This comes after multiple dishonoured cheques and a conviction in cheque-bounce cases. The court noted Yadav's past non-compliance with previous orders. The matter will be heard again on October 5.
Rajpal Yadav gets relief: The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav, who has been in the news for a check bounce case, a major reprieve. The Supreme Court granted Rajpal Yadav two weeks to deposit a draft of ₹2 crore. The court clearly stated that depositing this amount […]
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