The Delhi High Court has reserved its verdict in the Rs 9 crore debt and cheque bounce case linked to Rajpal Yadav. The case was filed by Murli Projects Private Limited. During the hearing, the court also expressed displeasure over the actor’s changing stand. Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma, who is hearing the case, made it clear that if a judge behaves politely, it should not be mistaken for weakness.
Not just this, Rajpal Yadav, who appeared virtually, got emotional and urged the court to send him to jail again. “I am not emotional... send me to jail five more times.”
During the hearing, the Delhi High Court observed contradictions between the arguments presented by Rajpal Yadav and those made by his lawyer. The judge remarked sharply that while Yadav claimed he was willing to make the payment, his lawyer argued that since he had already served jail time, he would not pay the amount.
The judge said that if Yadav was ready to pay the money, then there was no need for the court to hear the matter, and he should simply make the payment. Rajpal Yadav requested 30 days from the court to pay Rs 6 crore, but the court rejected the request. The judge stated clearly that “no means no,” and announced that the verdict would be reserved without granting any further time.
In May 2024, a sessions court had convicted Rajpal Yadav in the cheque bounce case and sentenced him to six months in jail. Later, the Delhi High Court stayed the sentence after his lawyer assured the court that both parties would attempt to resolve the dispute through a settlement.
The matter was also referred to the Delhi High Court’s mediation centre to facilitate a resolution. However, according to the court, despite being granted several opportunities and given repeated assurances, the actor failed to pay the agreed amount.
Earlier, the High Court had allowed Rajpal Yadav to deposit around Rs 2.5 crore in instalments. However, he failed to deposit the amount as directed. As a result, in February 2026, the court ordered him to surrender to jail authorities.
On February 5, Rajpal Yadav surrendered and spent some time in jail. Later, after he deposited Rs 1.5 crore with the complainant, the court granted interim relief by staying his sentence.
Appearing for the complainant company, lawyer Avneet Singh Sikka told the court that the actor had failed to pay nearly Rs 10 crore. According to him, around Rs 2 crore had already been paid before the trial court, but about Rs 7.75 crore is still pending.
The lawyer also argued that merely serving a jail sentence does not end a person’s financial liability.
During the hearing, the court also suggested the possibility of a settlement between the parties. The judge asked whether the dispute could be resolved if the complainant agreed to accept a lower amount. In response, the complainant’s lawyer said the company could consider a settlement if Rs 6 crore was paid.
Rajpal Yadav, who attended the hearing via video conference, told the court that he would comply with every order. He said he had no issue with the punishment given for his mistake and would follow whatever payment order the court passed.
However, he also claimed that the case had caused him significant financial losses. According to Yadav, he has already paid ₹17 crore and had to sell five of his flats.
However, when Rajpal Yadav sought 30 days to pay Rs 6 crore, the court refused to grant the request. As no date for a settlement could be finalised, the Delhi High Court reserved its verdict in the matter.
All eyes are now on the court’s final decision, which will determine whether the actor will be required to pay the remaining amount or what further legal action may follow.
