New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Tuesday gave the last opportunity of two weeks to actor Rajpal Yadav to come out with a concrete proposal to pay an outstanding amount to a private firm and directed him to deposit ₹ 2 crore with the apex court registry.
The complainant alleged that, in 2013, Yadav tendered seven cheques of ₹ 1.05 crore each towards settlement of financial assistance of ₹ 5 crore to him for a film in 2010. The cheques were dishonoured, the firm further alleged.
“He is perfect at doing drama but this court. Appearing for Yadav, senior advocate P S Patwalia sought two weeks to come up with a concrete proposal to pay the outstanding amount and said he will be depositing ₹ 2 crore to prove his bona fide. On September 8, the top court issued notice on Yadav’s plea and said that subject to deposit of ₹ 5 crore with the registry of this court, there will be exemption from surrendering. It, however, clarified that around ₹ 2 crore already paid by the actor shall be adjusted, and kept the sentence in abeyance for two months to give Yadav time to approach the appellate court against the decision.
Earlier orders of the court have not been complied with,” the bench said, adding that Yadav’s conduct does not inspire confidence but a last opportunity will be granted to him. Patwalia said he has spent four-and-a-half months in prison and Yadav’s friends in the entertainment industry have to bail him out. Senior advocate Ajit Sinha, appearing for complainant, M/s Murali Projects Pvt Ltd, said they are concerned with the money as Yadav has not honoured his commitments.
