Victim’s Right to Appeal in Cheque Bounce Cases under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act – High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Indore

Case Background The High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Indore Bench, delivered a significant judgment on 7th January 2026 in a case involving Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act 1881. The appeal was filed by Smt. Madhubala, who challenged the acquittal of Smt. Vimla, the respondent, by the Judicial Magistrate First Class, Indore. The appellant had sought leave to appeal against the judgment of acquittal in SCNIA No. 42000/2016. The…