Petitioner’s Conviction in Cheque Dishonour Case Set Aside After 3-Year Delay and Successful Compromise - Jharkhand High Court

In a significant legal development, the High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi has allowed the Criminal Revision Petition No. 1152 of 2025 filed by Mahesh Mehta, challenging his conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The case revolves around the dishonor of a cheque due to insufficient funds, which led to a conviction and sentence being imposed on the petitioner. Case Background The petitioner, Mahesh Mehta, was…