Conviction and Sentences Upheld in Negotiable Instruments Case, but Relief Granted Due to Repeated Adjournments: Himachal Pradesh High Court

In a notable judgment on August 5, 2026, the High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla, dismissed the criminal revision petition filed by Mahender Pal against the judgment of conviction passed under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The case involved a financial dispute where the petitioner was convicted and sentenced for issuing a dishonored cheque. The High Court, however, considered the repeated adjournments and the petitioner’s efforts to…