In Brief
- Supreme Court directs Rajpal Yadav to deposit ₹2 crore by October 13, 2026, to pursue his appeal.
- Yadav owes money arising from a ₹5 crore loan taken in 2010 for an uncompleted film project.
- The actor handed over a ₹1.15 crore demand draft and plans to sell ancestral property to pay the remaining ₹85 lakh.
- The Court suggested that producing a successful film could help him clear his outstanding debts.
The Supreme Court has upheld the condition that actor Rajpal Yadav must deposit ₹2 crore to proceed with his appeal in a cheque-bounce case. Yadav had originally borrowed ₹5 crore in 2010 to finance a film that was never completed, leading to substantial accumulated interest and legal action.
During the hearing, Yadav’s counsel informed the Bench that the actor had secured ₹1.15 crore via demand draft and proposed selling an ancestral property to clear the remaining ₹85 lakh balance. Accepting the arrangement, the Court granted him until October 13 to complete the deposit while emphasizing that making a successful film could be a practical way to generate funds and fully settle his financial obligations.
This case highlights the judiciary's emphasis on financial accountability and compliance, ensuring repayment obligations are met while giving the appellant a fair chance to present his appeal.
