The latest development in the legal saga of Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav involves the Delhi High Court's decision to defer his bail hearing to February 16, 2026, as reported by Qaumi Awaz Stories. The court expressed frustration over Yadav's repeated failures to fulfill his payment commitments, noting that he had been given 'at least two dozen opportunities' to settle the matter. The actor is embroiled in a long-standing legal battle over a bounced check related to a 2010 loan of 5 crore INR taken for his directorial film 'Ata Pata Lapata,' which failed at the box office, leading to financial difficulties and an outstanding debt of approximately 9 crore INR. Aaj TV Latest highlights that the court's stern remarks included the observation that Yadav had been jailed because he 'did not fulfill his own promise.' Despite his lawyer's plea for interim bail to attend a family wedding, the court remained firm, demanding a clear stance on the payment method.