It’s a breath of fresh air for Rajpal Yadav, whose legal woes have dominated headlines for years. The Supreme Court has ordered the release of his passport, clearing the path for a trip to Canada. The actor’s legal team argued that the overseas appearance is essential to earn funds, which would directly help in resolving the massive financial dispute.
The case stems from a 2010 film financing deal with M/s Murali Projects Pvt Ltd, which ballooned into seven dishonored cheques. The Delhi High Court had previously convicted Yadav, sentencing him to three months in prison for each offense. But the Supreme Court, noting the actor's compliance with recent deposit orders, referred the matter to mediation for an amicable settlement.
Yadav’s counsel, senior advocate PS Patwalia, confirmed that the final installment of Rs 85 lakh was deposited with the court registry on October 13. This move followed an earlier deposit of Rs 1.25 crore, bringing the total amount paid to the court to nearly Rs 2.1 crore. The bench also acknowledged the support of Yadav’s friend, Anand Prakash Yadav, who helped secure funds linked to ancestral property.
In a rare emotional moment, Yadav spoke to NDTV, quoting a dialogue from his 2000 film Jungle: “Now it’s my turn.” He expressed deep gratitude to the court for allowing him to present his side. “Whatever happens will be paramount. I believe that truth will remain truth and falsehood will remain falsehood,” he said, signaling his commitment to comply with all future court directions.