Malliksab v. Ramesh
Case brief
What is this about?
Section 138 NI Act cheque dishonour presumption Sections 118 139 legally enforceable debt probablize defence acquittal set aside conviction fine compensation appeal allowed High Court Karnataka stolen cheque forged signature inconsistent defence burden of proof
What did the court decide?
Appeal allowed; impugned order of acquittal set aside; respondent accused convicted for offence punishable under Section 138 NI Act; sentenced to pay fine with compensation to complainant from fine amount; default clause of simple imprisonment ¶107