Mohankamath v. B.Karunakara
Case brief
What is this about?
This criminal appeal challenges an acquittal under Section 256(1) CrPC in a cheque dishonour case, where the appellant was absent due to wrong posting note. The High Court set aside the acquittal and remanded the case to permit disposal on merits.
What did the court decide?
The order of acquittal was set aside; the appellant/complainant was permitted to further pursue the matter. Fresh summons were issued to the accused, and the case was remanded for disposal on merits.