Section 138 &145 of the NI Act, 1881: Accused Acquitted After Complainant Fails to Face Cross-Examination in Cheque Bounce Case: Delhi Court

A Delhi Court has acquitted an accused in a cheque dishonour case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, holding that although statutory presumptions initially operated in favour of the complainant, those presumptions stood rebutted when the complainant repeatedly failed to appear for cross-examination despite being granted several opportunities. The Court held that failure to undergo cross-examination weakened the complainant's case and entitled the accused to the benefit…