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of <h1>High Court Upholds Conviction & Fine in NI Act Case, Emphasizes Evidence Evaluation</h1> <h3>Debojit Dutta Versus Ranjit Kr. Hazarika The State Of Assam</h3> Debojit Dutta Versus Ranjit Kr. Hazarika The State Of Assam - TMI Issues:1. Conviction under Section 138 of NI Act and compensation amount.2. Validity and legality of the order.3. Ownership transfer of the vehicle and legal liability.4. Presumption under Section 139 of the Act and rebuttal.Issue 1: Conviction under Section 138 of NI Act and Compensation Amount:The petitioner was convicted under Section 138 of the NI Act and sentenced to one month of simple imprisonment along with a compensation of Rs. 2 lakhs to the complainant under Section 357(3) of the Cr.P.C. The appellate court affirmed the judgment of the trial court. The petitioner contested the case but was found guilty based on evidence presented by both parties, leading to the conviction and the compensation amount.Issue 2: Validity and Legality of the Order:The High Court thoroughly analyzed the judgment and order of both the trial court and the appellate court. It was observed that all aspects of the case, including oral and documentary evidence, were discussed and appreciated by both lower courts. The High Court found no irregularity in the orders passed by the trial and appellate courts, indicating a proper evaluation of the matter.Issue 3: Ownership Transfer of the Vehicle and Legal Liability:The petitioner argued that the complainant was not the owner of the vehicle at the time of sale, questioning the legal enforceability of the debt. However, the court noted that the complainant had purchased the bus from the original vendor, and the ownership transfer process was underway. The petitioner's partial payment towards the purchase, despite being aware of the ownership transfer condition, estopped him from denying the complainant's claim. The court found the petitioner liable to pay the remaining amount based on the agreement and ownership transfer process.Issue 4: Presumption under Section 139 of the Act and Rebuttal:The court considered the presumption under Section 139 of the Act, which shifts the burden of proof to the accused in a cheque bounce case. Despite the petitioner's defense that the post-dated cheque was issued as security only, witnesses and evidence supported the complainant's claim. The court found the petitioner failed to rebut the presumption and upheld the trial court's decision of guilt. The High Court converted the compensation amount to a fine of Rs. 3,70,000, directing the complainant to deposit it within two months, considering the delay in receiving the due compensation.The High Court's judgment upheld the conviction under Section 138 of the NI Act, emphasizing the legal liability of the petitioner and the validity of the compensation amount awarded to the complainant. The detailed analysis of evidence, ownership transfer process, and legal presumptions ensured a fair and thorough examination of the case, leading to a just decision in favor of the complainant.
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