Sri Chandrababu Naidu v. Vs M/S Brands and Bargins Pvt. Ltd.
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Karnataka HC Bengaluru, CRL.RP No.572/2022, decided 08.01.2026, Justice S Vishwajith Shetty (oral order, sole author). Chandrababu Naidu V v. M/s Brands and Bargains Pvt. Ltd.; revision under S.397 r/w S.401 Cr.P.C. against concurrent convictions under S.138 Negotiable Instruments Act (CC.No.51457/2013; appeal Crl.A.No.25109/2018 dismissed 01.01.2022). Core finding: S.139 presumption unrebutted — signature undisputed, cheque from accused's own ICICI account, payable to complainant company despite claimed handover of blank cheque to Wilson (husband of complainant's MD); no police complaint/proceedings against Wilson; rebuttal requires cogent material, not plausible explanation; reliance on K.N. Beena v. Muniyappan, AIR 2001 SC 2895. Petition dismissed; sentence not harsh or excessive; petitioner's deposits withdrawable by complainant. Amounts: slump sale Rs.6,50,000/-; invoices Rs.2,25,750/- and Rs.4,24,250/-. Tags: cheque dishonour, presumption under Section 139, revision petition, Karnataka HC.