Court Acquits Accused in Dishonored Cheque Bounce Case Under Negotiable Instruments Act,Court's Ruling on Presumption and Burden of Proof: Bengaluru Court'

In a significant ruling on December 24, 2024, the XIV Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate of Bengaluru, Santosh S. Kunder, passed a judgment in a case involving the dishonor of a cheque under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. This case examined the presumption of liability and the burden of proof when the execution of the cheque is admitted, and it involved the legal standards the accused must meet to…