Delhi HC upholds Rajpal Yadav conviction, 3-month jail

The Delhi High Court on July 10, 2026, upheld the conviction of Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav in multiple cheque dishonour cases and sentenced him to three months of simple imprisonment. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma delivered the verdict, directing Yadav to pay 1.05 crore rupees to the complainant in each of the seven cases. The court clarified that the sentences will run concurrently, meaning Yadav will serve three months total. He was granted two months to appeal the decision.

The court also ordered Yadav's wife, Radha Yadav, to pay over 5.5 lakh rupees in each case. The judge noted that approximately 2 crore rupees already paid by the actor would be adjusted against the total amount owed. The court denied Yadav the benefit of probation, citing his inconsistent statements and repeated failure to honour financial undertakings given to the court over the course of the legal proceedings.

The case stems from a 2010 loan of 5 crore rupees that Yadav obtained from M/s Murli Projects Private Limited to finance his directorial debut film, Ata Pata Laapata. The film's commercial failure led to financial difficulties, and cheques issued for repayment were subsequently dishonoured. A...