Rajpal Yadav granted interim bail in ₹9cr check-bounce case
What's the story
Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav was granted interim bail in the ₹9cr debt and check-bounce case on Monday. The Delhi High Court ordered Yadav's release from Tihar Jail after the bail hearing was resumed at 3:00pm on Monday. Earlier in the day, the bench gave Yadav's team time till 3:00pm to collect and submit ₹1.5cr as a demand draft to secure his release.
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He has been asked to submit passport
According to ABP Live, Yadav was granted bail to attend his niece's wedding in Shahjahanpur. The bench has asked the Hungama actor to submit his passport, and the matter has been set for further hearing on Wednesday. After surrendering to authorities on February 5, Yadav was put up in Tihar Jail. However, soon after the news spread, many Bollywood celebrities voiced their support.
Support
Sonu Sood, Salman Khan, and Ajay Devgn helped
Actor Sonu Sood led the brigade supporting the comedy actor. He not only tweeted about signing Yadav in his next, but also urged other industry people to help the Chup Chup Ke star. Later reports suggested that superstars Salman Khan and Ajay Devgn had also helped Yadav. His wife, Radha, spoke to the media to thank the many industry insiders who supported them.
Case details
What is the ₹9cr case all about?
In 2010, Yadav took a ₹5cr loan from M/s Murali Projects Pvt Ltd for his directorial debut Ata Pata Laapata, which flopped at the box office. The actor failed to repay his dues over the years, resulting in the debt amount ballooning to ₹9 crore. Plus, many of his checks bounced, thereby leading to legal proceedings against him. Finally, he surrendered on February 5.