Acquittal in Cheque Bounce Case Upheld Due to Doubtful Witness Testimony Under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court at Shimla delivered an important judgment on 9 March 2026 in a criminal appeal related to cheque dishonour under Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act. The judgment was delivered by Justice Rakesh Kainthla, who dismissed the appeal filed by the complainant Surinder Kumar and upheld the acquittal of the accused Pritam Chand. The High Court held that the Trial Court had taken a reasonable view after…
