Dishonor of Cheque - tampering with the cheque - In the wake of...

Dishonor of Cheque - tampering with the cheque - In the wake of the specific plea of the petitioners that the blank signed cheque had been handed over to the respondent-complainant and in the absence of any claim by the respondent-complainant that a duly filled cheque, complete in all particulars, had been handed over by the accused, a mere examination of a handwriting expert to prove a fact not pleaded or claimed by the complainant is not likely to advance any interest of justice. The same is only likely to delay the final adjudication of the trial. - The petitions being devoid of any merit, are accordingly dismissed - HC

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