Cheque Dishonor Case: Unauthorized Alteration u/s 87 Leads to Acquittal Due to Void Instrument.

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....Dishonor of Cheque - material alteration in the cheque without any authentication thereto by the drawer of the cheque - acquittal of the accused - Section 87 of the N.I. Act which speaks about the effect of material alteration, states that any material alteration of a Negotiable Instrument renders the same void as against anyone who is a party thereto at the time of making such alteration and does not consent thereto, unless it was made in order to carry out the common intention of the original parties. - accused deserves to be acquitted of the alleged offence. - HC....