Withholding Of Salary And Emoluments Does Not Fall Within The Ambit Of Offence Of Cheating: Bombay High Court
In a recent judgment, the Bombay High Court quashed the order of a Magistrate involving allegations of cheating and criminal breach of trust against the directors and officers of Air India Ltd (AIL). The case centered around the purported illegal deduction of salary/emoluments of employees. Key Highlights 1. Section 415, Indian Penal Code (IPC): Defines cheating as an act where a person deceives another to fraudulently or dishonestly induce them…
