Rajpal Yadav who was in custody at Tihar jail after being asked to surrender in several cheque bounce cases has finally got an interim bail from the Delhi High Court. The actor had filed a plea for bail citing a family wedding and a hearing took place last week on Thursday which was further adjourned to Monday, February 16. The court had given the actor time till 3pm to deposit Rs 1.5 crore if he wants bail, and he managed to do so. As per the latest update, the court has granted interim suspension of sentence to actor Rajpal Yadav in connection with the cheque bounce case against him.While granting relief, the court took note that Rs 1.5 crore had already been deposited into the respondent’s bank account. Considering this submission, the bench ordered that the sentence be suspended subject to certain conditions. Yadav has been directed to furnish a personal bond of Rs 1 lakh along with one surety of an equivalent amount. As a result of the interim relief, the actor will remain out of custody until March 18, the date fixed for the next hearing in the matter.Yadav’s manager Goldie has confirmed the news of his bail and he told Hindustan Times, “Yes, it’s true that Rajpal sir has been granted bail. It is a matter of great joy and a happy day for us.” He added, “He will soon hold a press conference to address the issue and talk about it. It will happen in a day or two. Till then we cannot say anything more.”Also See: Rajpal Yadav’s brother reacts after the Delhi HC grants him bail: ‘Our good days are yet to come’
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