Rajpal Yadav deposits Rs 2 crores in cheque bounce case; Supreme Court refers dispute to mediation
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A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi noted that Yadav had earlier proposed selling his ancestral property to arrange the balance payment. The Court, however, shared the parties should attempt to resolve the dispute through mediation before proceeding further with the matter.
Adding to this, The star and the counsel representing Murli Projects agreed to the proposal. The case has now been referred to the Supreme Court Mediation Centre.
Meanwhile, During the hearing, the Bench observed that Yadav had reached a point where he was considering selling his ancestral property to settle the case. The Court shared it wanted both sides to explore an amicable resolution, while noting that it could still examine the matter on merits if required.
Notably, "What we are saying is that you have been brought to the verge of selling your ancestral property only to get rid of this case. Of course, we will hear on merits also, if the occasion arises. But at this stage, after losing before different courts, the scope of interference is known very well. We want that you amicably settle," the Court remarked.
As per the latest buzz, In its order, the Bench recorded that mediation could help resolve the dispute. It shared, "Going by the issues briefly raised on behalf of the parties, it seems that the matter can be amicably resolved through mediation. Consequently, the parties have agreed to mediation before the Supreme Court Mediation Centre."
In further updates, The Court directed both sides to approach the mediation process with an open mind and make an effort to reach a settlement over the remaining dues. It also permitted Yadav to seek the rollout of his passport for professional travel abroad, subject to the conditions imposed by the trial court.
On top of that, The payment follows an undertaking Yadav made before the Supreme Court during the previous hearing on October 7. At the time, the star appeared in person and submitted demand drafts totalling Rs 1.15 crore rupees.
His counsel informed the Court that a prospective buyer of Yadav’s ancestral property would deposit an additional Rs 85 lakhs, taking the total amount to Rs 2 crores. The remaining dues, the counsel submitted, would be arranged through the sale of the property.
Source: Bollywood Hungama