New Delhi: Actor Rajpal Yadav received significant relief from the Supreme Court on Thursday in a cheque bounce case, as the court referred the dispute to a mediation centre to explore the possibility of an amicable settlement.
During the hearing, Yadav’s counsel informed the court that the remaining Rs 85 lakh had been deposited with the court registry on October 13. The Chief Justice of India (CJI) asked why the parties could not sit together and resolve the dispute amicably. The Supreme Court subsequently referred the matter to a mediation centre to facilitate a possible settlement.
Rajpal Yadav Deposits Remaining Rs 85 Lakh
During the previous hearing, the Supreme Court had directed Yadav to deposit Rs 1.15 crore immediately and the remaining Rs 85 lakh by October 13. During Thursday’s proceedings, his counsel informed the court that the outstanding amount had been deposited within the stipulated deadline. According to his counsel, the entire Rs 2 crore sought by the court in its previous order has now been deposited. With the matter referred to mediation, the parties will have an opportunity to explore a mutually acceptable resolution.
What Is the Cheque Bounce Case Against Rajpal Yadav?
The dispute relates to seven cheque bounce cases involving Murli Projects Private Limited. The Delhi High Court had convicted Yadav in these cases and sentenced him to three months’ imprisonment in each case.
Amid the ongoing legal proceedings, the Supreme Court has referred the dispute to mediation to explore the possibility of a settlement. The outcome of the process will determine whether the parties can reach an amicable resolution.
