Sharanappa v. Mohammad Ali
Case brief
What is this about?
Appeal against acquittal in a cheque dishonour case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The complainant alleged a hand loan of Rs 3 lakh secured by a cheque that bounced for insufficiency of funds. The High Court found no material to infer the cheque was given as security and that the statutory presumption stood unrebutted, upholding the trial Court's acquittal.
What did the court decide?
None granted; appeal dismissed, conviction/acquittal findings confirmed in favour of respondent.