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Supreme Court Gives Rajpal Yadav Final Chance to Pay Dues in Cheque-Bounce Cases
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Core Event
On October 5 2026 the Supreme Court bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V Mohana heard actor Rajpal Yadav’s petition in *Rajpal Naurang Yadav & Anr v. M/s Murali Projects Pvt Ltd*. The court noted Yadav missed the September 15 deadline to deposit money toward the outstanding liability and ordered payment by the next day, listing the matter as the first case for the next hearing.
Background & Context
In 2010 Yadav obtained a Rs 5 crore loan from M/s Murali Projects to finance his directorial debut *Ata Pata Laapata*. The film’s failure left him unable to repay. He issued seven cheques of Rs 1.05 crore each in 2013, all dishonoured. An agreement signed in 2012 required Yadav, his wife Radha and their company to repay roughly Rs 11 crore including interest. Criminal proceedings under the Negotiable Instruments Act led to a three-month sentence in May 2024, upheld by the Delhi High Court on July 10.
Timeline
- Sept 8 2026 – Supreme Court notice, conditioning exemption from surrender on a Rs 5 crore deposit.
- Sept 15 – Bench gave two weeks to propose a payment plan and directed a Rs 2 crore deposit.
- Oct 5 2026 – Deadline expired; no payment made.
- Oct 6 2026 – Court ordered payment by the next day.
- Oct 7 2026 (scheduled) – Matter to be heard again as the first case of the day.
Data & Statistics
- Original loan: Rs 5 crore.
- Liability claimed: Rs 7.5 crore (including interest).
- Repayment target per agreement: Rs 11 crore.
- Interim deposit ordered: Rs 2 crore (referenced alongside a Rs 5 crore total).
- Draft presented by counsel: Rs 50 lakh demand draft.
Official Statements & Responses
The bench expressed disappointment at Yadav’s non-compliance and questioned the draft’s authenticity. Yadav’s counsel said the draft was being processed and that the complainant “are not poor.”
Criticism & Opposition
Senior advocate Ajit Sinha (representing Murali Projects) accused Yadav of repeatedly flouting court directions, stating the actor was “acting here also” and lacked respect for the judiciary.
Verbatim Quotes
- “They may be richer than you, but they are poor to the extent you have swindled them. This arrogance needs to be put in its right place. You should know when to open your mouth. Your place is in jail.” — Justice Joymalya Bagchi
- “He is a film actor. He is acting here also. He has no respect for the majesty of the institution.” — Ajit Sinha
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on the exact amount the Court required at the October 5 hearing: some cite a Rs 2 crore interim payment, others a Rs 5 crore obligation, creating ambiguity about the precise target.
What’s Next
A further hearing is set for October 7 2026, where the bench will verify compliance with the payment directive and consider possible dismissal of the appeal.