Overview
- On February 5, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma refused to recall the surrender order, saying Yadav would be heard only after reporting to jail despite his offer to pay ₹25 lakh.
- The actor surrendered to Tihar Jail authorities at 4 pm on Thursday, with officials saying standard procedures would follow.
- His sentence arises from seven cheque-dishonour convictions under Section 138 that were upheld in 2019 after a 2018 magistrate verdict.
- The High Court withdrew leniency granted in June 2024 after multiple missed deadlines and rejected explanations such as typographical errors in demand drafts.
- The court ordered release of amounts held with the Registrar General to M/s Murli Projects Pvt Ltd, noting ₹75 lakh deposited in October 2025, dues of about ₹9 crore, and a liability of ₹1.35 crore in each case.