SC allows Rajpal Yadav to travel to Canada for a shoot amid cheque-bounce case

The Supreme Court has allowed actor Rajpal Yadav to seek the release of his passport for a film shoot in Canada amid his ongoing cheque-bounce case. The court said the release would be subject to conditions imposed by the trial court, which the actor must comply with before travelling. The court also referred the financial dispute between Yadav and his creditors to mediation, noting that Rs 2 crore had been deposited with the court registry. It appointed a mediator to help the parties explore an amicable resolution.During the hearing, advocate Vikrant Yadav, appearing for the actor, sought the release of his passport, stating that Yadav might need to travel abroad for professional commitments.In its order, the Supreme Court said the dispute appeared suitable for an amicable settlement through mediation, taking into account the issues raised and the complexity of the matter. It directed both parties to contact the mediator and fix a date for the proceedings. The mediator may ask them to appear either in person or online. The court further directed that Yadav must inform the trial court upon returning from his overseas travel.The mediation process is expected to address the outstanding financial issues between the actor and his creditors, while the passport order will allow him to continue his professional work, subject to the trial court’s conditions. - Ends