News Update… Supreme Court Acquits Accused in Cheque Bounce Case: Material Alteration of Cheque Voids Conviction 27 Jul 2026 Background The appellant was convicted under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 for dishonour of a cheque. The trial court held that the cheque was for ₹1,10,000. The…
Karnataka High Court… Karnataka HC Quashes S.138 NI Act Proceedings: Cheque Dishonour Due to Police Debit Freeze Not an Offence as Drawer Lacked Control Over Account 12 Mar 202612 Mar 2026 The Karnataka High Court has quashed proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, holding that when a cheque is dishonoured solely because the account was debit frozen…
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