Rajpal Yadav opts for legal battle, declines settlement in cheque bounce case

Actor Rajpal Yadav remained in the news throughout February in connection with a 2012 cheque bounce case. While his interim bail has been extended, his lawyer has shared a major update on the case. It has been revealed that the actor is preparing to fight the case legally, choosing to argue the matter in court instead of going for a settlement.

Rajpal Yadav’s lawyer reveals actor wishes to argue

Following the proceedings, his lawyer, S.K. Sharma, revealed that the actor has decided against settling the dispute and will instead argue the case legally. According to the counsel, when the court asked Rajpal whether he wished to resolve the matter through a settlement, he clearly declined.

“Court ne Rajpal ji se pucha ke aapne samay samay pe kaha hai ke aap paise dena chahte ho, toh aap settle kar rahe ho ya nahi? To Rajpal ji ne kaha ke ab settle nahi karna chahte, argument karne hai. Aur phir uski application de di. Ab uski argument hui. Court ne April 1 ki date di hai (Rajpal ji responded that he no longer wishes to settle and wants to argue the case. Following this, an application was submitted. The court has now given the next date of hearing as April 1),” said the lawyer to ANI.

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About the case

Back in 2010, Rajpal Yadav reportedly borrowed Rs 5 crore from Delhi-based Murli Projects Pvt Ltd to fund his directorial debut Ata Pata Laapata. The film failed at the box office, and as a result, the loan remained unpaid. The dispute took an ugly turn after several cheques were bounced, and he was accused of non-payment of dues.

In February, he was sent to Tihar Jail as he failed to abide by the deadline given by the court to pay a partial amount. However, he was out on interim bail till March 18. As per the latest verdict, his bail has been extended till April 1 after the court noted that he has paid a substantial amount.

Rajpal Yadav upcoming movies

Despite the ongoing legal issues, Rajpal Yadav has a packed slate of projects. He is doing his first film this year with Priyadarshan, Bhooth Bangla. It will be followed by Welcome To The Jungle, which features 27 actors, and then there is Haiwaan, where he plays a small but impactful role. He also has two web series in his kitty.