New Delhi, Jul 10: The Delhi High Court on Friday upheld actor Rajpal Yadav's conviction in seven cheque bounce cases, observing that he repeatedly failed to honour commitments to settle the dispute.

Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma modified the sentence imposed by a sessions court, reducing Yadav's jail term from six months to three months' simple imprisonment in each case. The sentences will run concurrently.

Compensation Ordered
The court directed Yadav to pay ₹1.05 crore to the complainant in each of the seven cases. He was also ordered to pay an additional Rs 1.04 lakh and Rs 75,000 to the complainant, along with Rs 25,000 to the State.

The High Court directed Yadav's wife, Radha Yadav, to pay Rs 5.51 lakh to the complainant in each case.

The court said the Rs 2.25 crore already deposited by Yadav would be adjusted against the total amount payable.

Case Linked to Dishonoured Cheques
The case arose from a complaint filed by M/s Murli Projects Private Limited under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act over dishonoured cheques.

In May 2024, a sessions court convicted Yadav and sentenced him to six months' imprisonment.

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Repeated Failure to Honour Settlement
The High Court had earlier suspended Yadav's sentence after his counsel assured the court that the dispute would be settled. The matter was subsequently referred to the Delhi High Court Mediation Centre.

However, the court noted that despite repeated assurances and multiple adjournments, Yadav failed to make the agreed payments, including Rs 2.5 crore that he had undertaken to deposit in instalments.

In February 2026, the High Court directed Yadav to surrender after he failed to comply with its directions. His plea seeking more time was rejected, and he surrendered on February 5.

He was later granted interim suspension of his sentence after depositing Rs 1.5 crore with the complainant.