Sarvesh Bisaria v. the State & Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
Appeal against acquittal under Section 138 NI Act; respondent no. 2/accused died and notice returned unserved, so appeal held abated under Section 394(1) Cr.P.C.
What the court decided
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- IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI
- CRL.A. 384/2019 SARVESH BISARIA .....Appellant Through: None. versus
THE STATE & ANR .....Respondents Through: Mr. Utkarsh, APP for the State.
CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE CHANDRASEKHARAN SUDHA
O R D E R % 19.02.2026
- There is no representation for the appellant today. The
notice that was issued to respondent no. 2 has returned with the report that he is no more.
- By way of the impugned judgment, respondent no. 2/
accused has been acquitted under Section 255(1) Cr.P.C. for the offence punishable under Section 138 of the NI Act.
- In such circumstances, the appeal stands abated under
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the appeal against acquittal abates on the death of the respondent/accused.
Parties & counsel
- appellant
Sarvesh Bisaria
- respondent
The State
- respondent
Respondent No. 2
Coram
Case details
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