Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 Cheque Bounce Acquittal Appeal: Appeal Transferred to Sessions Court; Complainant Held Entitled to Victim's Right of Appeal: Gujarat High Court

The Gujarat High Court has passed an important order concerning appeals in cheque dishonour cases under SECTION 138 OF THE NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS ACT, 1881. The Court held that in view of recent legal developments, a complainant in a cheque bounce case is to be treated as a victim and is entitled to file an appeal before the Sessions Court against an acquittal order. Accordingly, the High Court transferred the appeal…