Court Acquits Accused in ₹28,00,000 Cheque Dishonor Case Under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act: Tis Hazari Court

In a significant judgment delivered on October 23, 2024, the Judicial Magistrate (First Class) at Tis Hazari Court, Delhi, addressed the complexities surrounding cheque dishonor under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The case revolved around the intricacies of liability, enforceability of debts, and the proper service of legal notices. Case Background The complainant, Mr. Zakir Ali (deceased), had alleged that he transferred ₹28,00,000 to the accused, Mr.…