Actor Rajpal Yadav is facing legal trouble after a court in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh, issued an arrest warrant against him in a cheque-bounce case. The First-Class Judicial Magistrate, Farhan M. Qureshi, issued the warrant after Yadav failed to appear for hearings.
The court has directed Mumbai Police to arrest the actor and produce him before the Mhow court ahead of the next hearing. The matter relates to an alleged financial dispute involving ₹25 lakh.
Case Originates from Financial Dispute
According to the complaint, Mhow-based film financier Prakash Jaju approached the court over a financial transaction with Yadav. The complaint concerns ₹25 lakh allegedly owed by the actor.
Jaju alleged that post-dated cheques issued towards repayment were deposited but returned unpaid. Following the alleged cheque dishonour, the financier initiated legal proceedings.
Court Takes Serious View of Absence
The warrant follows Yadav’s reported absence from hearings. The magistrate’s court has issued it to secure his presence in the proceedings.
The direction to Mumbai Police is intended to ensure that the actor is brought before the court before the next hearing. Details about the hearing date and execution of the warrant have not been provided.
Legal Proceedings Continue
The case concerns allegations arising from the cheque transaction. An arrest warrant is a procedural step to secure an accused person’s appearance; it does not, by itself, establish guilt.
The allegations against Yadav remain subject to judicial determination. His response to the court order and the financier’s claims was not included in the details. The matter is expected to proceed when Yadav is produced before the Mhow court. Updates from the court and police are awaited.