Conviction for Dishonour of Cheque Under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act: Himachal Pradesh High Court

Ashok Kumar, the petitioner, approached the Himachal Pradesh High Court challenging his conviction under Section 138, Negotiable Instruments Act. The case arose when Himachal Gramin Bank, Paunta, filed a complaint against him for dishonour of a cheque issued for repayment of a loan. The trial court at Sarkaghat, District Mandi, initially convicted Ashok Kumar, sentencing him to undergo simple imprisonment for one year and pay compensation of Rs. 6,50,000 to…