Conviction Upheld in Cheque Bounce Case, Defence of Misuse of Cheque Rejected Under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act: Court
A Bengaluru Sessions Court upheld the conviction of an accused in a cheque bounce case and dismissed the criminal appeal filed under Section 415 BNSS 2023. The court confirmed that once the issuance of cheque and signature are admitted, the presumption under Section 118 Negotiable Instruments Act and Section 139 Negotiable Instruments Act operates in favour of the complainant. The judgment was delivered on 23 February 2026 by the Court…
