The Delhi High Court, on Thursday, was hearing the matter of Rajpal Yadav’s bail in the cheque bounce case. During the hearing, the court noted that the actor is in Tihar Jail today for failing to honour his commitment. Rajpal Yadav`s counsel informed the court that he was unable to get in touch with him during lunch. Subsequently, the matter was adjourned to Monday, February 16.
Rajpal Yadav`s bail hearing in Delhi High Court
Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, during the hearing, remarked, “You did not go to jail because the Court passed an order. You have gone to jail because you have failed to comply with your own commitments to the Court. You were not giving the money because the Court asked you to, you were giving the money because you entered into a settlement.”
The judge observed as Yadav`s lawyer said that his client was misguided about the proceedings. Justice Sharma also refuted the submission, mentioning that Yadav or his lawyers appeared before the Court over two dozen times and that he made the commitment that the money would be paid, hwoever, the statement was not honoured.
“25 to 30 times you appeared in this Court, and you were assisted by a senior counsel. Your senior counsel made the statements on your behalf. Mr Yadav appeared through VC before me at least five times and said I will honour the statement made by my counsel, and if I go abroad, I will earn some money and make the payment. You are not misguided,” the Court remarked.
The Bench added that counsel appearing for Yadav had made contradicting statements about depositing money in the Court or giving it to the complainant.
Court adjourns the case to Monday
The Court then stated that it will hear the case at 2:30 PM post lunch, and in the meantime, Yadav`s lawyer was asked to seek clear instructions from him. When the case was taken up once again in the afternoon session, the lawyer informed the judge that he was not able to get in touch with Yadav.
The Court then adjourned the case to Monday, February 16, as per the request of Rajpal Yadav`s counsel. The bench also sought the complainant`s reply to the actor`s bail application. The bail plea will now be heard on February 16.
