Not sending Rajpal Yadav to jail for now in cheque bounce cases; made ‘substantial’ payment: Delhi HC
The Hindu
Delhi HC delays jail time for Rajpal Yadav in cheque bounce cases after substantial payment; next hearing set for April 1.
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday (March 18, 2026) said it would not send actor Rajpal Yadav to jail for now in connection with his conviction in cheque bounce cases as he had made a “substantial” payment.
Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma said, “I am not sending him [Mr. Yadav] to jail right now. He has made a substantial payment”. The court told Mr. Yadav, who was physically present, that he had the option to either return the money or contest the matter.
The counsel for the complainant said his application for vacation of suspension of sentence was pending.
Noting that Mr. Yadav had already deposited ₹4.25 crore, the court responded, “I don’t find any reason. He is not running away...He is coming to the court, he has been in jail. What else do you want in [Section] 138?” Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act makes dishonour of cheques a punishable offence.
Mr. Yadav’s counsel said he brought a demand draft for ₹25 lakh to the court.
The court listed the matter for the next hearing on April 1 and extended the suspension of the sentence till then.
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