The Delhi High Court refused to take back its earlier order directing Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav to surrender in connection with multiple cheque bounce cases and dismissed his plea for relief. As per the rule, Yadav has to comply with the order and face the legal consequences for his action. Yadav’s lawyer confirmed that the court rejected the actor’s attempt to stay the surrender order and also to seek additional time, which came after several rounds of legal arguments and hearings.
Bollywood Star Rajpal Yadav: Surrendered and Sent to Tihar Jail
Following the court’s rejection of the plea and time extension, Yadav appeared before the court and surrendered as ordered. He was sent to Tihar Jail right after his arrival to serve a custodial sentence in connection with the cheque bounce case.
The Delhi High Court has previously asked him to surrender in connection with complaints with postdated cheques issued by him leading to civil and criminal cases under the Negotiable Instruments Act.
What Led to This: The Story Behind the Arrest
Multiple cheque bounce cases have been registered against Rajpal Yadav over the past few years that led to this legal battle. The cases involve allegations that he had issued post-dated cheques which were returned unpaid by the bank, triggering legal action under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, a law used in India to deal with bounced cheque matters. The trial court and High Court both found significant evidence to enforce the surrender order and rejected Yadav’s legal team’s arguments regarding a stay on the surrender.
The court denied extension requests and asked the actor to surrender without further delay.
Legal Context: Cheque Bounce Cases in India
Under Indian law, a cheque bounce is serious and can lead to both civil and criminal liability. If a cheque issued for payment of a debt is returned unpaid for insufficient funds, the issuer can be charged under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. Although as per the act, the convictor has to pay either fines, imprisonment or both depending on the seriousness of the case and the court’s judgement.
Court’s Legal Statement
As per reports, the court considered arguments from both sides but ultimately stood by its earlier ruling. The actor’s plea did not raise significant ground for the delay in surrender. As per the court, granting more time would delay justice and undermine the legal process.
What’s next for Rajpal Yadav
With Rajpal behind bars, his legal team may explore other legal options, including appeals or seeking bail with certain conditions. The actor’s surrender and imprisonment have drawn media attention, and more updates may come as the proceedings progress.
It is also clear that the court order has to be obeyed for justice and cannot be delayed unless there is a strong and valid reason.
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