Guilty Plea Cannot Be Used to Evade Compensation in Cheque Dishonour Case, Conviction Upheld: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court on 25 April 2026 delivered an important judgment clarifying the legal position regarding guilty pleas in cheque bounce cases under Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act 1881. The Court held that a conviction based on a voluntary guilty plea cannot be challenged later without valid grounds. Background of the Case The case originated from a complaint filed by Sainaba T.P. against Yahya Khan N regarding dishonour of…