Court Erred in Denying Petitioner's Cross-Examination Right u/s 145(2) in Cheque Dishonor Case.

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....Dishonour of Cheque - right of the accused to cross examine the complainant - The trial Court, committed error in observing that the petitioner is silent on the specific ground of defence or point on which he wishes to cross examine the complainant. It may be that the petitioner has an opportunity to lead defence evidence and rebut the presumption if any, however, that does not mean that the valuable right of the petitioner to cross examine the complainant which he is entitled to under section 145(2) of the NI Act can be lightly brushed aside. - HC....