Rajpal Yadav’s lawyer accuses complainant of ‘malicious intent’ following interim bail: ‘It was never about the money’

Rajpal Yadav’s lawyer accuses complainant of ‘malicious intent’ following interim bail: ‘It was never about the money’

• Rajpal Yadav gets interim bail in Rs 9 crore cheque-bounce case
• Lawyer claims complainant seeks jail, not just financial recovery
• Yadav offered property worth Rs 40 crore as collateral

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Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav’s legal troubles took another turn this week as his lawyer alleged that the complainant in the high‑profile Rs 9 crore cheque‑bounce case was motivated by malicious intent and wanted the actor imprisoned rather than seeking genuine financial recovery.

The allegations came shortly after the Delhi High Court granted Rajpal Yadav interim bail until March 18, 2026, giving him temporary respite from his sentence in Tihar Jail.

At a recent interaction with ETimes, Rajpal’s counsel Bhaskar Upadhyay claimed that the complainant — a private firm involved in the dispute — had made it clear that their priority was to see the actor behind bars, not simply to recoup the outstanding amount.

Upadhyay described Rajpal as “a family man” who was never opposed to repaying what he owed but accused the other party of pushing for imprisonment instead of an amicable settlement.

He also revealed that Rajpal Yadav had offered property documents worth around Rs 40 crore as collateral to address the liabilities.

Bhaskar said, “The complainant said, ‘We don’t want this and just kindly execute the decree by sending him in jail.’” He added that Rajpal had already surrendered property documents worth around Rs 40 crore as collateral: “He surrendered it before the court stating the value of my property is more than 40 crores.”

Advocate Bhaskar also clarified that Rs 2.5 crore has already been mobilised, with efforts underway to clear the remaining outstanding amount.

He stressed that the Rs 5 crore in question was not a personal loan extended to Rajpal Yadav but an investment made by the complainant in the film project.

According to him, the funds were infused into the production as part of a business arrangement and were not meant to meet any of the actor’s personal expenses.

The case stems from a long‑running dispute tied to a bounced cheque related to a loan arranged to finance Rajpal’s 2012 film Ata Pata Laapata. Legal proceedings escalated after multiple cheques issued by the actor were dishonoured, and the outstanding amount reportedly ballooned to approximately Rs 9 crore over the years. Earlier this month, the Delhi High Court had directed Rajpal to surrender after finding repeated breaches in his commitment to repay the sum. He subsequently surrendered to jail authorities, beginning a six‑month sentence stemming from earlier convictions under the Negotiable Instruments Act.

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Rajpal’s interim bail was granted after he deposited Rs 1.5 crore with the complainant’s account and complied with the court’s conditions, including furnishing personal bonds and sureties. The court stipulated that he surrender his passport and remain present — either physically or virtually — at the next hearing. Supporters from the film industry, including several well‑known actors and technicians, have publicly backed Rajpal, with some offering professional opportunities and financial assistance amid his legal and financial crisis.