Actor Rajpal Yadav Gets Bail from Delhi High Court: Deposits ₹1.5 Crore
New Delhi: February 16, 2026
Bollywood comedian Rajpal Yadav released from Tihar Jail after 8 days. Delhi High Court granted conditional bail in loan default case, mandating partial outstanding payment before release.
Hearing before Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma started 2 PM. Court stipulated ₹1.5 crore via demand draft by 3 PM for immediate release. Yadav complied with two DDs (₹25 lakh + ₹75 lakh), clearing path for freedom.
Loan from Murali Projects Pvt Ltd for 2010 directorial debut Ata Pata Laapata:
Original: ₹5 crore; now ₹11 crore with interest.
Paid so far: ~₹2.5 crore.
Today’s deposit brings total repaid higher amid ongoing dues.
Sonu Sood supported publicly via social media prior to hearing.