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Rajpal Yadav Surrenders at Tihar as Delhi High Court Enforces Cheque-Bounce Sentence

The court enforced his six-month sentence following repeated breaches of payment undertakings.

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.