Sunday, April 2, 2023

S.138, NI Act, 1881 : Accused Gets Acquittal From HC

 S.138, NI Act, 1881 : Accused Gets Acquittal From HC


Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 is in important provision. 

In case citation [2018] GCtR 2939, the person who was facing accusation of committing offence under Section 138 has been acquitted and the complaint was dismissed. 

It was alleged that in discharge of liability, accused had issued multiple cheques which got dishonoured. The complainant argued that he has issued notice to the accused as well, despite which accused did not made the payment. During the proceedings, cheque return memo was also exhibited.

After hearing both side, the accused was found entitled to acquittal. 


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Vishal

Delhi

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