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Gangster Chhota Rajan gets 7 years in jail in fake passport case after 22-year legal battle

Gangster Chhota Rajan gets 7 years in jail in fake passport case after 22-year legal battle

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Gangster Chhota Rajan was sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment by a special CBI court in Chennai on Thursday for securing an Indian passport under a fake identity using forged documents, the agency said. Rajan fraudulently secured a passport by assuming the identity of ‘Vijaya Kadam’ and submitting fake documents, including a school transfer certificate and a ration card, according to the Central Bureau of Investigation. Notorious criminal Chhota Rajan is currently lodged in Delhi’s Tihar Jail and is already serving life imprisonment in several criminal cases. (ANI) “The convict, Chhota Rajan, is presently lodged in Tihar Jail, New Delhi, where he is already undergoing rigorous imprisonment for life,” a CBI spokesperson told PTI. Passport obtained using forged identity The CBI registered an FIR on March 19, 2002, alleging that Rajan had applied for and obtained a passport by submitting forged documents, thereby cheating the Regional Passport Office in Chennai. After investigating the case, the agency filed its chargesheet on January 22, 2004. “The investigation revealed that the accused, Chhota Rajan, applied for an Indian passport …

When Rajpal Yadav called ₹9 crore debt and cheque bounce case an ‘ego clash’: The person wants me to fall at his feet

When Rajpal Yadav called ₹9 crore debt and cheque bounce case an ‘ego clash’: The person wants me to fall at his feet

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Actor Rajpal Yadav grabbed headlines earlier this year after being sent to Tihar Jail over a ₹9 crore debt and cheque bounce case. The actor was granted interim bail, and was released on February 16. On July 10, the Delhi HC upheld Rajpal Yadav’s conviction, and sentenced him to three months in jail. Rajpal Yadav spent a few days in Tihar Jail in a cheque bounce case earlier this year. When Rajpal Yadav talked about the cheque bounce case In March 1, Rajpal had addressed the media in a press conference, opening up about the legal case that brought him significant challenges. Rajpal stated that the agreement was purely verbal and rooted in trust, calling it a “ghar ka maamla” (a personal matter). He added that he had committed to returning ₹8 crore following the film’s release. He claimed that no lawyer was involved when the agreement was made. “When the deal happened, Bhaskar ji (Rajpal’s lawyer) wasn’t in the picture. I have worked in over 250 films. If I look back at those agreements, …

Rajpal Yadav opens up on 10-year age gap with wife Radha: ‘Langoor ko hoor mil gayi…’

Rajpal Yadav opens up on 10-year age gap with wife Radha: ‘Langoor ko hoor mil gayi…’

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Actor Rajpal Yadav, who has been married to Radha Yadav for over a decade, recently opened up about the more than 10-year age gap between them. The actor revealed that their relationship had left many family members and friends surprised in the early days, with several even quizzing him on how he managed to win her over. Rajpal Yadav got married to Radha in 2003. Rajpal Yadav gets candid Recently, Rajpal joined Shubhankar Mishra’s podcast where he opened up about his personal life and wife Radha Yadav. Looking back at how it all started, Rajpal said, “We met in Calgary. Even today, I don’t understand how a man from Uttar Pradesh found a life partner there. But it turned out beautifully, I didn’t realise then that she would become my backbone…My aunt used to say, ‘Langoor ko hoor mil gayi’ (a plain man got a beautiful wife), and I used to feel the same.” During the chat, Rajpal shared how his father-in-law first reacted to him – having seen him only through a still from …

Rajpal Yadav claims he didn’t go to jail because he couldn’t repay ₹5 crore debt: ‘It was about a larger issue’

Rajpal Yadav claims he didn’t go to jail because he couldn’t repay ₹5 crore debt: ‘It was about a larger issue’

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Actor Rajpal Yadav has found himself embroiled in a legal controversy after being sent to Tihar Jail in connection with a ₹9 crore debt and cheque bounce case. The actor has now spoken out about the public perception surrounding the matter, suggesting that the truth is far more complex than it appears. Earlier this year, Rajpal Yadav was sent to Tihar Jail in a cheque bounce case. Rajpal Yadav on legal turmoil Rajpal Yadav spoke about the legal case during his recent appearance on Shubhankar Mishra’s podcast. The conversation began with a reference to Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who once called Rajpal a “kind-hearted” person who kept his kitchen open for struggling actors. During the chat, Rajpal also addressed one of the most common assumptions: that an actor with such an extensive filmography should have had no difficulty repaying ₹5 crore. Rajpal shared, “That’s exactly the question… the day people understand this, they will understand my entire case… I was not jailed because I didn’t have money. It was about a larger issue and a matter of …

Salman Khan comes out in support of Rajpal Yadav after awards show host took a dig at his cheque bounce case

Salman Khan comes out in support of Rajpal Yadav after awards show host took a dig at his cheque bounce case

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Actor Rajpal Yadav has been at the centre of a legal storm for the last few months after being sent to Tihar Jail in connection with a ₹9 crore debt and cheque bounce case. The actor attended the Chetak Screen Awards recently, where the host took a jibe at him over his ₹9 crore cheque bounce case. However, it was Rajpal’s handling of the situation that won many over on social media. Now, Salman Khan has come out in support of Rajpal. (Also read: Delhi HC reserves order in Rajpal Yadav cheque bounce case, actor gets emotional and asks to be sent to jail again) Salman Khan reminded Rajpal Yadav of his value as an actor in the films he has been part of. What Salman Khan said about Rajpal Yadav Taking to his X account on Tuesday, Salman said, “Rajpal bhai aap 30 yrs se kaam kar rahe ho aur hum sabne aapko repeat kiya hai baar baar kyunki aap apna kaam jante ho aur ek value laate ho, kaam toh aapko bohot milega …

Delhi HC reserves order in Rajpal Yadav cheque bounce case, actor gets emotional and asks to be sent to jail again

Delhi HC reserves order in Rajpal Yadav cheque bounce case, actor gets emotional and asks to be sent to jail again

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Actor Rajpal Yadav has been at the centre of a legal storm after being sent to Tihar Jail in connection with a ₹9 crore debt and cheque bounce case. As per the latest update on news agency ANI, the Delhi High Court on April 2 reserved its judgment in the cheque bounce case after a final round of settlement efforts failed despite sustained intervention. The actor also made an emotional appeal during the hearing. Rajpal Yadav had surrendered himself to the Tihar jail authorities in connection with cheque-bounce cases. (PTI) What Rajpal Yadav told the Court The latest update states that the matter was heard by Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, who expressed visible dissatisfaction with the actor’s shifting stand on repayment of dues. The court remarked, “I am not getting my answers. The undertaking said something else, and now you are saying something else.” Appearing for the complainant company, advocate Avneet Singh Sikka submitted that the actor had already accepted his conviction and could not now evade liability. He highlighted that a revision petition filed …

In a room away from prying eyes, a quiet Sharjeel Imam takes part in brother’s wedding

In a room away from prying eyes, a quiet Sharjeel Imam takes part in brother’s wedding

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Eid was to fall on March 20 but, as luck would have it, got delayed by a day. They couldn’t have asked for more, says the family of Sharjeel Imam. It meant that for the first time in six years, Sharjeel, held on stringent Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) charges and out on interim bail, could be home in Kako village of Bihar’s Jehanabad for the festival. He arrived late on the night of March 20 from Delhi, accompanied by younger brother Muzammil Imam. Before Sharjeel was arrested in January 2020, Eid and Bakrid were the two times the 38-year-old, who left the village to pursue studies as a school student, would make it a point to come home. On March 9, the court gave him an 11-day reprieve on account of both his ailing mother and Muzammil’s wedding. In the midst of the haldi ceremony bustle at home, Muzammil keeps an eye on the guests, including relatives who have been coming to meet Sharjeel. The bail conditions prohibit Sharjeel from any interaction with the …

Rajpal Yadav says time in jail was like near-death experience when he almost drowned: I’m a fighter, will always surface

Rajpal Yadav says time in jail was like near-death experience when he almost drowned: I’m a fighter, will always surface

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Rajpal Yadav says he feels reborn, like a child again. The last few weeks have been difficult for the actor. He was sent to prison in a years-old cheque-bounce case, which prompted a wave of support from the industry and a bid by the actor to repay his dues. This led to Rajpal being released from jail after a few days, when the court granted him bail. Rajpal Yadav opens up on feeling reborn after being in jail. ‘Life is full of relief now’ A relieved man, he meets us during the promotions of his upcoming film, Bhooth Bangla, days after the court refused to arrest him again. We ask him if he is ok now, having left legal troubles behind. “Raahat hi hai zindagi mein (There is only relief in life),” he says philosophically, “You all are here, people from around the country and the world.” After the Delhi High Court sent him to Tihar Jail in February, many of his co-stars, producers, and well-wishers came together to help him repay his dues in …

Delhi High Court grants relief to Rajpal Yadav in cheque bounce case; actor won’t be sent to jail

Delhi High Court grants relief to Rajpal Yadav in cheque bounce case; actor won’t be sent to jail

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Actor Rajpal Yadav made headlines after he was sent to Tihar Jail in a ₹9 crore debt and cheque bounce case. The actor was granted interim bail and was released from jail on February 16. On March 18, the Delhi High Court said it will not send the actor to jail for now, as he had made substantial payments to the complainant in the cheque bounce cases against him. Rajpal Yadav has been granted relief by the Delhi HC in the cheque bounce case. (Instagram/@rajpalofficial) Rajpal Yadav granted relief The Delhi High Court on Wednesday declined to vacate its earlier order granting an interim suspension of sentence to Rajpal Yadav in cheque-bouncing cases and extended the relief till April 1. A bench of justice Swarana Kanta Sharma ruled that the actor was not running away and was instead present in court and had also made “substantial payment” towards the default amount. “I don’t find any reason. He’s not running away. He’s here. He’s coming to court, and he has also been in jail. He’s already …

Priyadarshan reacts to Rajpal Yadav’s jail term, says he is the ‘most innocent actor’ who got into a ‘trap’

Priyadarshan reacts to Rajpal Yadav’s jail term, says he is the ‘most innocent actor’ who got into a ‘trap’

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Actor Rajpal Yadav landed in trouble over the payment of settlement amounts in a cheque-bounce case. He surrendered to the Tihar Jail authorities in Delhi, and his bail hearing was adjourned. The relief came from the Delhi High Court after the actor surrendered to the police over the unpaid debt. Filmmaker Priyadarshan, who has worked with Rajpal in multiple films and has shared his concern for him on the matter earlier as well, has now commented on it again with news agency ANI. (Also read: Priyadarshan breaks silence on Rajpal Yadav’s jail term, says he made a ‘blunder’ because of poor education) Priyadarshan has shared his thoughts on the recent controversy surrounding Rajpal Yadav’s jail term. What Priyadarshan said In a statement, the filmmaker said, “My relationship with Rajpal, I have known him for many years, and I would say that he is the most innocent actor I have ever seen.” ‘There were so many people ready to help him’ He added, “This guy was so innocent that he got into a trap, and for …