The Delhi High Court has extended the interim suspension of sentence for Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav in relation to cheque bounce cases. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, on a single-judge Bench, noted Yadav’s significant payments to the complainant company and decided against sending him back to jail at this point. The court emphasized that Yadav had paid around Rs 4.25 crore to M/s Murli Projects Pvt Ltd, with an additional Rs 25 lakh handed over recently.
Justice Sharma, despite a plea from the complainant to cancel the suspension order, maintained the decision, highlighting that Yadav had not absconded and that the money would reach the complainant eventually. The court directed Yadav to either settle the matter by paying the due amount or proceed with arguing the case on its merits. The next hearing is scheduled for April 1, with a clear instruction that no adjournments will be allowed, and the case will be promptly addressed.
The Delhi High Court had earlier granted Yadav an interim suspension of sentence until March 18, allowing his release from jail after a deposit of Rs 1.5 crore to the complainant company. This relief followed the court’s displeasure with Yadav’s failure to fulfill payment commitments despite leniency, leading to his conviction and sentencing in multiple cheque dishonour cases under the Negotiable Instruments Act in 2024.
