Rajpal Yadav Gets Interim Bail from Delhi High Court in Cheque Bounce Case

February 16, 2026: Actor Rajpal Yadav has received interim bail from the Delhi High Court in a Rs 9 crore cheque bounce case. He asked the court for bail to attend his niece’s wedding in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, on February 19, 2026. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma granted relief after noting that he had paid Rs 1.5 crore to the complainant, Murali Projects Pvt Ltd.

The court said the interim suspension of sentence will remain valid till the next hearing on March 18, 2026. The actor must appear in court on that day, either in person or through video conferencing. The court also directed him to surrender his passport and not leave the country without permission.

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Details of the Cheque Bounce Case

Rajpal Yadav was earlier asked to surrender at Tihar Jail on February 6, 2026, in connection with this long-running case. He remained in jail until he was granted interim bail on February 16, which is valid till March 18, 2026.

The case goes back to 2010 when he borrowed Rs 5 crore from Murali Projects Pvt Ltd to produce his directorial debut film, Ata Pata Laapata. The film failed at the box office, and he could not repay the loan. This led to legal action under the Negotiable Instruments Act. Over time, with interest and penalties, the total amount increased to nearly Rs 9 crore.