Veteran actor and comedian Rajpal Yadav scored a legal win as the Delhi High Court approved his interim bail in the Tihar Jail check bounce saga, valid till March 18. The pivotal stipulation? A 1.5 crore rupee demand draft deposit by afternoon, with non-compliance voiding the order.
Monday’s courtroom drama peaked when Yadav’s lawyers confirmed the deposit, triggering release protocols. The court also required passport deposition, setting March 18 for the subsequent hearing.
Motivating the plea was Yadav’s desire to bless his niece’s wedding in Shahjahanpur, blending familial duty with judicial mercy.
Pre-decision, Sonu Sood led with prayers, later erupting in joy on X: ‘Prayers hold immense power—great news en route. Your steadfast prayers and support have nearly ended the wait. Prepare for the return of that cherished screen laughter. Keep watching.’
Sood’s viral push garnered funds: 11 lakhs from Tej Pratap Yadav, 1.11 crores by Indrajeet Singh, and 51,000 from ASP Anuj Chaudhary. Industry heavyweights and pols united in support.
Rooted in a 9 crore loan for flop film ‘Ata Pata Lapata,’ Yadav repaid some via roles but defaulted on the rest, birthing the check bounce crisis.
Emerging from this ordeal, Yadav embodies resilience. Fans, starved of his humor, anticipate a phoenix-like rise. The ruling exemplifies measured judicial intervention in an actor’s turbulent finances, spotlighting Bollywood’s high-stakes gamble.