Shirish Abhaykumar Chakote v. Digamber Haribhau Landge
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court granted leave to the applicant to appeal against the respondent's acquittal in a cheque-bounce case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act after finding the appeal deserving of consideration despite the absence of a full merits review.
What did the court decide?
Leave to appeal granted; the criminal application allowed; service waived for the respondent in appeal.