Unnikrishnan Master v. P.S.Sasikumar
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court of Kerala dismissed the accused's petitions challenging the trial court's framing of charges for cheque dishonour and cheating. It held that a Magistrate can frame charges under Section 246 Cr.P.C. based on prosecution evidence, regardless of whether initial cognizance was taken. It further ruled that territorial jurisdiction for Section 420 IPC extends to related Section 138 offenc
What did the court decide?
Petitions dismissed and the trial to proceed for the charges of Section 420 IPC and Section 138 NI Act.