Rajpal Yadav Surrenders at Tihar Jail in Legal Case

Actor Rajpal Yadav surrendered before Tihar jail authorities here on Thursday after the Delhi High Court refused to extend the deadline for his sentence in cheque-bounce cases (Rajpal Yadav Jail). (Rajpal Yadav surrenders in Tihar jail) The High Court had on Wednesday refused to extend the deadline given to Yadav to surrender before the jail authorities as he had not complied with the earlier directions.

When did Rajpal Yadav surrender in Tihar Jail?

In fact, according to a PTI report, "Rajpal Yadav surrendered to jail authorities at 4 p.m. on Thursday. Jail officials will now follow standard operating procedures." Rajpal Yadav appeared in person for the court proceedings. His senior lawyer stated that he was willing to pay a demand draft of ₹2.5 million to the complainant and adhere to the payment schedule.

Why did the court reject the relief petition?

High Court Justice Swaran Kanta Sharma on Wednesday dismissed Rajpal Yadav's plea, stating that there was no basis for granting him relief. The court stated that it cannot grant special dispensation to a person solely based on their profession or background. Yadav's lawyer had argued that the actor had arranged ₹50 lakh to repay the complainant and needed another week to pay the remaining amount. However, the court did not accept this argument.

What is the check bounce case? (Rajpal Yadav Check Bounce Case)

This entire case dates back to 2010, when Rajpal Yadav took a loan of approximately ₹5 crore from M/s Murali Projects Private Limited to produce his directorial debut film, Aata Pata Lapata. The film was not a financial success, and subsequent delays in repaying the loan amount continued. The complainant company alleges that several checks issued to repay the amount bounced, following which a case was filed against Rajpal Yadav and a company associated with him under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. During the trial, the Karkardooma Court issued several notices to Rajpal Yadav, but he failed to appear in court for a long time. In 2013, he was sent to judicial custody for 10 days. He spent four days in jail from December 3 to 6, 2013. Later, a division bench of the Delhi High Court suspended his sentence on his appeal. Rajpal's sentence was temporarily stayed.

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When did the Delhi High Court stay the sentence?

Subsequently, the lower court sentenced Rajpal Yadav and his wife to six months' simple imprisonment, which they challenged in the High Court. In June 2024, the Delhi High Court temporarily suspended the sentence, stating that the actor was not a habitual offender and that there was scope for reform and resolution in his case. Based on this, the court advised both parties to explore the possibility of amicable settlement and referred the matter to a mediation center.

Who is Rajpal Yadav? (Who is Rajpal Yadav)

Rajpal Naurang Yadav is an Indian actor and comedian. He gained recognition for his negative role in Ram Gopal Varma's film Jungle (2000). However, Yadav has gained recognition over the years for his slapstick comic performances and has been nominated for several awards, including the Filmfare and Screen Awards.

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How many films has Rajpal Yadav acted in?

Rajpal Yadav has acted in over 200 films in his career. He has also worked in Hindi, Marathi, English, Telugu, Kannada, Awadhi, and Bengali films. In 2012, he also ventured into direction with "Aata Pata Lapata." Some of his most notable works include Ek Aur Ek Gyarah (2003), Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004), Waqt: The Race Against Time (2005), Phir Hera Pheri (2006), Partner (2007), Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007), Bhootnath, Krazzy 4 (both 2008), Krrish 3 (2013), Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 (2022), and Priyadarshan's films such as Hungama (2003), Garam Masala, Malamaal Weekly (both 2005), Chup Chup Ke, and Bhagam Bhaag (both 2006), in both lead and serious roles.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. Who is Rajpal Yadav?

Answer: Rajpal Yadav is a famous Indian film actor and comedian, who is known for his excellent comic timing and unique style.

Q2. When did Rajpal Yadav debut in Bollywood?

Answer: Rajpal Yadav entered Bollywood in the year 1999 with the film 'Dil Kya Kare'.

Q3. What kind of roles brought Rajpal Yadav the most popularity?

Answer: He is mostly known for comedy and character roles, in which his acting is liked by the audience.

Q4. Which are the biggest hits of Rajpal Yadav?

Answer: His famous films include 'Hera Pheri', 'Bhaagm Bhaag', 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa', 'Chup Chup Ke' and 'Dhol'.

Q5. Has Rajpal Yadav also worked in TV and web projects?

Answer: Yes, apart from films, Rajpal Yadav has also appeared in TV shows and web series.