Victim's Right to Appeal Reaffirmed; Cheque Bounce Acquittal Challenge Transferred to Sessions Court: Gujarat High Court

The Gujarat High Court at Ahmedabad delivered an important judgment on 15 June 2026 in a matter arising under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The case was filed by Pravinbhai Naginbhai Patel, who had challenged the acquittal of the accused in a cheque dishonour case. Origin of the Dispute The dispute began after a complaint filed under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, which deals…