Rajpal Yadav Surrenders at Tihar Jail Following High Court Ruling
Actor Rajpal Yadav surrendered before the authorities at Tihar Jail in New Delhi on Thursday, February 6, 2026. This action came after the Delhi High Court refused to extend the deadline for his surrender in connection with his conviction in multiple cheque-bounce cases.
Court Rejects Extension Plea
The high court, on Wednesday, February 5, declined to grant Yadav an extension to surrender. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma rejected his application, stating there were no grounds for relief. Yadav's counsel had argued that the actor had arranged Rs 50 lakh and requested one more week to make payments, but the court upheld its earlier directive for him to surrender by 4 pm on Wednesday.
Background of the Legal Case
The legal proceedings stem from revision petitions filed by Yadav and his wife, challenging a 2019 sessions court decision that upheld their conviction by a magisterial court in April 2018. The cases involve cheque-bounce incidents, with Yadav sentenced to six months' imprisonment. In June 2024, the high court had temporarily suspended his conviction, contingent on him making sincere efforts to settle with the opposite party, M/s Murali Projects Pvt Ltd.
Financial Details and Court Observations
The court noted that Yadav was required to pay Rs 1.35 crore in each of the seven cases against him. It directed that amounts already deposited with the Registrar General be released to the complainant. In October 2025, two demand drafts totaling Rs 75 lakh were submitted, but Rs 9 crore remained payable. The court criticized Yadav's conduct, citing repeated breaches of undertakings to repay, and deprecated his actions in its February 2 order.
Surrender and Jail Procedures
Yadav surrendered at 4 pm on Thursday, and jail authorities are now following standard operating procedures. The high court had initially directed him to surrender by February 4, but after his plea for an extension was denied, he complied with the deadline, marking a significant development in this long-running legal saga.
