Cheque Bounce Proceedings Restored; Court Says High Court Overstepped by Quashing Case at a Premature Stage: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has revived a cheque bounce criminal case that was prematurely quashed by the Patna High Court, holding that criminal proceedings under the cheque law should not be terminated at the threshold without a full trial. The Court emphasised that once issuance and dishonour of a cheque are shown, a statutory presumption arises in favour of the complainant. Bench and Nature of the Case The matter…
