The Delhi High Court has ordered Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav to surrender to jail authorities by 4 pm on February 4, 2026, after he failed to pay approximately ₹9 crore owed in multiple cheque bounce cases.
The cases, dating back over 16 years, involve several dishonoured cheques, for which a trial court had sentenced Yadav to six months’ imprisonment under the Negotiable Instruments Act. Earlier, the High Court had suspended the sentence, giving him time to pay the dues and avoid jail.
Yadav had promised the court to settle the amount, but failed to comply. In October 2025, he deposited only ₹75 lakh, leaving the majority unpaid. The court criticised him for repeatedly breaking commitments and ruled that no further extensions would be granted.
The High Court’s decision emphasises that legal obligations must be honoured, and failure to do so will result in immediate consequences.
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