Rajpal Yadav bail hearing highlights: Actor to walk out of Tihar Jail after 11 days

The Delhi High Court on Monday granted interim bail to Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav in a cheque bounce case after his counsel informed the court that Rs 1.5 crore has been deposited in the respondent’s bank account. The court made it clear that Yadav would be released on interim bail if the demand draft is submitted by the stipulated deadline. Failing that, the matter will be taken up for hearing again on Tuesday morning.

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The Delhi High Court has granted time until 3 pm for Rajpal Yadav's counsel to deposit a demand draft of Rs 1.5 crore in the respondent's name as a condition for interim bail. The court said he will be released if the amount is submitted within the deadline; otherwise, the matter will be taken up again tomorrow morning.

Yadav has sought interim bail to attend his niece's wedding on February 19.

Actor Sonu Sood, who earlier wrote about extending support to Rajpal Yadav, shared another note on Monday morning. The actor and philanthropist expressed that he was hopeful of his friend's release on bail today. 

In a note on X, Sood wrote, "Today is an important day for our brother Rajpal Yadav bhai. Praying that things move in the right direction and he gets the relief he deserves. He’s a rare talent and a wonderful soul. Let’s not let the momentum die, we stand with him and will keep going till things are right (sic)."

Rajpal Yadav's wife, Radha Yadav, told the media that the actor is keen on speaking to his fans and friends. Hoping for the actor's release, she told Bombay Times, "We are hopeful that he will be out soon. That’s all I can say now. Once Rajpalji is out, he will be able speak to you and the media and give further clarity on the matter."

Radha Yadav, Rajpal Yadav's wife, did not confirm any names of the people who have extended support to the actor. However, she maintained that many from the industry have extended support.

"I can't take any specific names right now, but I would just want to say many people from the industry have stepped in to support. I am not able to divulge names and figures at this stage," she told Bombay Times. 

Rajpal Yadav's wife, Radha Yadav, earlier spoke to the media about the actor's health. She said "he is okay," and thanked his fans and friends for extending their support to him. 

"Our whole family is together at this time. We are grateful for the support and love he is receiving from his fans and the film fraternity," she told in an interview to Bombay Times. 

On February 12, the Delhi High Court took up Rajpal Yadav’s interim bail plea and asked the complainant to submit a response. The court then scheduled the next hearing for February 16. Yadav has requested temporary bail to attend a family wedding.