Rajpal Yadav Cheque Bounce Case: SC Orders Mediation After ₹2 Crore Deposit, Allows Passport Release For Work Abroad
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday referred Rajpal Yadav’s long-running cheque-dishonour dispute to mediation after noting that the actor has deposited Rs 2 crore with its registry. The top court also directed the trial court to release Yadav’s passport to enable him to pursue professional commitments abroad, subject to the conditions imposed on him. Also Watch: A bench comprising Chief…
The Supreme Court on Thursday directed mediation for Rajpal Yadav's long-standing cheque-dishonour dispute, after noting that the actor had deposited Rs 2 crore with its registry. The court also ordered the release of Yadav's passport to allow him to pursue professional commitments abroad, subject to specific conditions. The Chief Justice of India, Surya Kant, appointed a sole mediator to facilitate an amicable resolution of the dispute.
The actor had sold his ancestral property to arrange the funds. The legal dispute arose from a 2010 financial agreement where Yadav received Rs 5 crore from M/s Murli Projects Pvt Ltd for his directorial debut movie, 'Ata Pata Laapata'. Seven cheques worth Rs 1.05 crore each were dishonoured in 2013, leading to the complainant alleging non-payment.
The Delhi High Court had earlier upheld Yadav's conviction and sentenced him to three months imprisonment, while also directing his wife to pay fines. The Supreme Court's decision on mediation comes after Yadav's counsel urged the court to consider the matter for settlement, highlighting the substantial amount already deposited.
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