SC upholds lower court's acquittal, rules cheque time-barred, Section 138 inapplicable.

The SC dismissed the special leave petition as the lower court's acquittal was upheld, ruling that the cheque in question was time-barred, rendering Section 138 of the Negotiable Instrument Act inapplicable.

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The Supreme Court of India dismissed the special leave petition as the judgment of the lower appellate court, confirming the acquittal, was unassailed. The case involved a cheque issued by the accused that was barred by limitation, making Section 138 of the Negotiable Instrument Act not applicable.

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