Overview
- Rajpal Yadav remains in Tihar Jail after surrendering earlier this month on the High Court’s direction in multiple cheque-dishonour cases under Section 138.
- Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma told him, “You have gone to jail because you didn’t honour your own commitment,” noting at least two dozen unfulfilled assurances.
- The court asked complainant Murali Projects Pvt Ltd to file a reply to the bail application before Monday’s hearing.
- Yadav’s lawyer says ₹2.5 crore has already been paid toward the dispute, including earlier registry deposits, and that more funds—such as a ₹25 lakh cheque—are ready for deposit subject to the court’s guidance.
- Media reports place the liability at nearly ₹9 crore, with some accounts citing up to ₹11 crore, and industry figures have publicly offered help as negotiations and potential deposits continue.