Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 Comment on Section 138 Dishonour of Cheque and Presumption of Liability: Himachal Pradesh High Court Reverses Acquittal

Introduction of the Case This news is based on a detailed judgment passed by the High Court of Himachal Pradesh at Shimla in a criminal appeal decided on 1 January 2026. The judgment was delivered by Justice Rakesh Kainthla in a case arising out of a cheque dishonour dispute under Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The High Court set aside the acquittal of the accused and convicted him after…