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Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav has surrendered before Tihar Jail authorities after the Delhi High Court refused to extend the deadline related to the suspension of his sentence in a cheque bounce case.
According to jail sources, Yadav surrendered at 4 p.m. on Thursday, and prison authorities will now proceed in accordance with standard legal procedures.
The case stems from a financial dispute involving dishonoured cheques. The Delhi High Court had recently directed Yadav to appear before the concerned jail authority on February 4, 2026.
Even after surrendering, Yadav appeared before the High Court seeking relief. He informed the court that he had brought a cheque of Rs 2.5 million and assured that he would clear the remaining dues. However, the court made it clear that surrender was a mandatory prerequisite before any consideration of relief.
The High Court also noted that earlier relief had been granted based on repeated assurances that the dispute would be settled amicably and that payment would be made to the complainant company. Despite multiple opportunities, those commitments were not fulfilled. The court observed that Yadav still owes approximately Rs 90 million.
Justice Swarnakanta Sharma had earlier stated that the trial court’s sentence was stayed in June 2024 only to provide time for settlement. However, despite several deadlines, substantial payments were not made.
The case dates back to 2010, when Yadav took a loan of around Rs 50 million from Murli Projects Pvt. Ltd. to produce his directorial debut film Ata Pata Laapata. The film failed at the box office, leading to delays in repayment.
According to the complaint, several cheques issued by Yadav toward repayment were dishonoured. Although a settlement was later attempted, full payment was not made, and interest significantly increased the total liability.
In 2018, a Delhi court in Karkardooma convicted Yadav and sentenced him to six months in jail. He later appealed in higher courts, where he was granted repeated relief based on assurances of repayment and settlement.
