Rajpal Yadav Gets Interim Bail From Delhi HC In Cheque Bounce Case, Next Hearing On March 18

Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav has received interim bail from the Delhi High Court in connection with a cheque bounce case. The relief allows him to attend his niece's wedding in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, scheduled for February 19. The court granted bail after the actor paid Rs 1.5 lakh to the complainant.

To secure his release, the High Court instructed Yadav to surrender his passport, if he has not already done so, submit a bail bond of Rs 1 lakh along with a surety of the same amount, and refrain from leaving the country without prior permission.

The court also directed him to be present during the next hearing on March 18, either physically or via video conference if professional commitments prevent his appearance.

Rajpal Yadav to walk out of Tihar jail

In a major relief, the Delhi High Court granted interim bail to the actor until March 18, paving the way for his release from Tihar Jail. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma passed the order after noting that the actor had deposited Rs 1.5 lakh with the complainant. Yadav had moved the court seeking temporary bail to attend a family wedding on February 19.

Actor Sonu Sood, who had earlier voiced support for Yadav, hinted at positive developments in a message posted on X. He wrote that prayers have a strong impact and suggested that "good news" would arrive soon. Sood also thanked fans for their support and said the wait for the actor's return to the screen may soon end.

Cheque bounce case: Key timeline

2010: Rajpal Yadav takes a loan for his film Ata Pata Lapata.
2012: The film releases but fails at the box office, making repayment difficult; interest increases the total liability to around Rs 9 crore across seven cases.
2018: A magistrate court convicts the actor under Section 138 and sentences him to six months in jail. He later approaches higher courts, leading to delays in arrest and partial repayments over time.
February 2026: The Delhi High Court orders him to surrender. Yadav turns himself in at Tihar Jail on February 5. Interim bail proceedings follow, resulting in his release until March 18.