Cheque Dishonor Case: Acquittal Upheld Despite Procedural Lapse in Recording Accused's Statement; Importance of Legal Precedents.

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....Dishonour of Cheque - acquittal of accused - The trial court's failure to record the accused's statement under Section 342 of J&K Cr.P.C. did not render the trial invalid, but the failure to question the accused about the demand notice violated procedural requirements. - The High court upheld the trial court's decision, emphasizing the necessity of recording the accused's statement and the requirement of endorsement on cheques for part payments, in accordance with legal precedent.....