Why is ‘Phir Hera Pheri’ actor Rajpal Yadav in Tihar jail? Here is all you need to know about his cheque bounce case

Bollywood actor and comedian Rajpal Yadav recently surrendered himself at Tihar jail and has been admitted into the establishment over a recent cheque bounce case. While the issue has only come to the limelight recently, it has been going on since 2018. Here is a timeline of all of the events that have taken place since then, which have resulted in the veteran actor being admitted into Tihar jail.

What are the allegations against Rajpal Yadav?

According to reports by Hindustan Times, a case was filed against Rajpal Yadav and his wife, Radha Yadav, in 2018. The company, which was the plaintiff in this case, alleged that the two of them had taken out a loan of Rs 5 crore in 2010. The amount was to be used for the production of the film ‘Ata Pata Lapata’, and an additional Rs 8 crore amount was also promised to be returned.




Later on, the amount was reduced to Rs 7 crore in total; however, all of the cheques issued by the ‘Bhool Bhulaiya’ actor bounced.

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Timeline of Rajpal Yadav’s cheque bounce case

The issue itself first came to light back in 2018, when a company filed a case against the actor for a series of bounced cheques. Later on, after cases were filed against the couple, a magisterial court convicted the actor of breaching trust and was charged with six months of jail under Section 138 (dishonour of cheque) of the Negotiable Instruments Act.

In 2019, a sessions court upheld the order; however, Yadav and his wife filed revision petitions in the Delhi High Court against the order. Later in 2024, the six-month sentence, which had been delayed over the years, was suspended by the Delhi High Court. Last year, the actor’s legal reps declared that a demand draft of Rs 40 lakhs had been prepped, and the remaining Rs 2.10 crore was going to be paid by January 19.

A hearing was held on February 4 this year, where the court officially refused to grant any more delays in the court-ordered 6-month jail sentence.

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Current situation in Rajpal Yadav’s case; the court sends Rajpal Yadav to jail

Currently, Rajpal Yadav has officially surrendered to officials at Tihar jail and has officially been admitted into the facility. On February 5, the Delhi High Court stood with their order, and Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma also noted that Yadav’s failure to report to the superintendent the day before was disrespectful. Now, the actor has officially surrendered to jail, and is going to be serving his jail sentence for the coming months.

In a statement made right before his surrender, the famed actor pleaded that he had no other way to solve the situation. News X reported that the actor stated, “Sir, kya karoon? Mere paas paise nahin hain. Aur koi upaay nahin dikhta… Sir, yahan hum sab akele hain. (Sir, what can I do? I do not have the money, there is no other solution, we are alone here) There are no friends; I have to deal with this crisis on my own.”

Disclaimer: This article contains detailed mentions of fraudulent activities and jail sentences. The information in this report is based on a legal hearing as reported by a third-party source. The details provided represent allegations made by the parties involved and are not proven facts. The case is ongoing, and a final verdict has not been reached. The publication does not claim that the allegations are true.

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