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…
News Update Supreme Court Overturns Cheque Dishonor Conviction After Voluntary Settlement in NI Act Case 2 Sep 2025 The Supreme Court ruled that a conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NI Act), cannot stand once a complainant signs a compromise deed acknowledging full settlement…
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