Cinema VinesThe Supreme Court of India has granted actor Rajpal Yadav a final two‑week period to present a concrete plan to clear his outstanding debts stemming from multiple cheque‑bounce cases. The decision, made on September 15, 2026, was issued by a three‑judge bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant, with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana presiding.
The bench extended Yadav’s exemption from surrendering to the court until October 5, while directing him to deposit Rs 2 crore with the apex court registry. In a stern statement, the bench criticised the actor’s repeated failure to comply with prior orders, noting that his conduct “failed to inspire confidence.” It added that Yadav is “perfect at doing drama but this court,” underscoring the gravity of the situation.
Senior advocate P.S. Patwalia, appearing for Yadav, requested the court to allow the two‑week window for the actor to submit a detailed payment roadmap. Patwalia assured the bench that Yadav would deposit the Rs 2 crore as a demonstration of good faith, citing the actor’s four‑and‑a‑half‑month prison term related to the case and the need for industry support to mobilise the funds.
Representing the complainant, M/s Murali Projects Pvt Ltd, senior advocate Ajit Sinha reminded the court that the firm’s primary aim is to recover the defaulted amount. He highlighted Yadav’s repeated failure to honour financial commitments over the years, tracing the dispute back to a Rs 5 crore financial assistance allegedly given to Yadav for a film project in 2010. In 2013, Yadav tendered seven cheques of Rs 1.05 crore each as part of a settlement agreement, all of which subsequently bounced.
The complainant further stated that under a 2012 agreement, Yadav, his wife Radha Rajpal Yadav, and their company had agreed to repay approximately Rs 11 crore, including accumulated interest. The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear the matter again on October 5.
