https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=413237 The High Court overturned the acquittal judgment of the Additional Sessions Judge in a case involving a cheque dishonor under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The Court held the wife, the first accused, personally liable for issuing the cheque for her husband's debt, rejecting the argument that she acted as a mandate holder. Emphasizing the evidence presented, including the cheque, legal notice, and admissions, the Court reinstated the trial Court's conviction, highlighting the importance of establishing liability for dishonored cheques. The Criminal Appeal was allowed, restoring the appellant's entitlement to the presumption under the Act. en-us Mon, 27 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0530 Thu, 07 Oct 2021 09:16:47 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=413237 The High Court overturned the acquittal judgment of the Additional Sessions Judge in a case involving a cheque dishonor under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The Court held the wife, the first accused, personally liable for issuing the cheque for her husband's debt, rejecting the argument that she acted as a mandate holder. Emphasizing the evidence presented, including the cheque, legal notice, and admissions, the Court reinstated the trial Court's conviction, highlighting the importance of establishing liability for dishonored cheques. The Criminal Appeal was allowed, restoring the appellant's entitlement to the presumption under the Act. Case-Laws Indian Laws Mon, 27 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=413237