Rajpal Yadav gets 3-month jail term in check-bounce cases

Rajpal Yadav gets 3-month jail term in check-bounce cases

The Delhi High Court has upheld actor Rajpal Yadav's conviction in check-bounce cases, sentencing him to three months of imprisonment in each of the seven cases. The sentences will run concurrently.

Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma also ordered Yadav to pay ₹1.05 crore in each case to the complainant on Friday, reported PTI.

He has two months to appeal against the decision.

Yadav's wife to bear part of expenses

Of the aforementioned amount (₹7.35 crore in total), Yadav has to pay ₹1.04 crore to the complainant and ₹25,000 to the State, as per IANS.

His wife Radha Yadav has been directed to pay ₹5,51,380 in each case.

However, the court clarified that the amount that has already been paid by Yadav (₹2.25 crore) will be adjusted against the final amount owed.

Court slams Yadav for inconsistent statements

The High Court also denied Yadav the benefit of probation, citing his overall behavior during the case.

It directed him to pay the fine imposed by the trial court, warning that failing to do so would result in six months of imprisonment.

The court expressed dissatisfaction with Yadav's inconsistent statements and repeated violations of undertakings given by him.