The Delhi High Court on Wednesday declined to vacate its interim order suspending the sentence of actor Rajpal Yadav in a cheque bounce case, observing that there was no reason to send him back to jail at this stage. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma made the remark while refusing to pass any directions on an application filed by the complainant in search of cancellation of the relief granted to Yadav. The Court had earlier, on February 16, suspended his sentence, allowing him to walk out of jail after being in custody since February 5.
Delhi HC refuses to send Rajpal Yadav back to jail in cheque bounce case, says, “He just isn’t running away”
Throughout the hearing, the complainant’s counsel informed the Court that an application in search of vacation of the suspension of sentence was pending. Responding to this, Justice Sharma said, “I don’t find any reason. He just isn’t running away. He continues to be here. He just isn’t running away. Kahin nahi jaa rahe (He just isn’t going anywhere).”
Yadav appeared before the Court in person and made submissions. The complainant’s counsel also argued that the actor was attempting to show the matter right into a media trial, stating, “Either he (Yadav) should argue, or his counsel.”
Addressing the priority, the judge remarked, “Media trial ka kya hai wo to har ek cheez ka hota rehta hai. Mujhe koi fark nahi padta. Fundamental media dekhti hi nhi hu…Media me kya hota hai meri kaan, aankhein sab band hoti hai. Mere liye he’s an atypical litigant, you’re an atypical litigant.”
The Court further clarified that Yadav was not being heard due to his celebrity status.
“Simply because he’s an actor fundamental inko nahi sun rahi hu. Fundamental to koi bhi litigant aate hain unko bhi sunti hu. Aap inko importance de rahe ho. Aur ek baat aur hai ki us litigant ne nahi bola ki fundamental so and so hu.”
The Bench stated that it will next hear the matter on April 1 and would attempt to make your mind up the case finally. It also indicated that if Yadav intends to settle the dispute and repay the quantity owed, he should present a concrete proposal.
The case dates back to May 2024, when a sessions court convicted Yadav and sentenced him to 6 months in jail in reference to a cheque bounce matter. The High Court later suspended his sentence after his counsel assured that he was willing to settle the dues with the production company involved.
Nevertheless, the actor did not fulfil the payment commitments. On February 2, the High Court rejected his explanation that the delay was resulting from an inadvertent error within the demand draft, noting that no steps were taken to correct it. Earlier, Yadav had sought permission to clear Rs 2.5 crores in two instalments, Rs 40 lakhs by December 16, 2025, and the remaining Rs 2.1 crores by January 15, 2026, however the payments weren’t made as assured.
Following this, the Court directed him to give up inside two days. His subsequent plea in search of more time was also rejected, resulting in his give up on February 5.
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