The Tripura High Court acquitted a defendant in a cheque bounce case due to failure to serve a valid statutory notice to the accused, underlining the necessity for adherence to Section 138 NI Act.
Cheque Bounce Conviction Quashed
The Tripura High Court has overturned a conviction for cheque bounce, ruling that the complainant failed to prove the financial capacity of the accused and did not serve a valid statutory notice as mandated under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. This decision underlines the critical procedural safeguards provided to defendants in cheque bounce litigation.
The Court emphasized that proper service of notice is a prerequisite for the successful prosecution of cheque bounce cases and reiterated that notices must be directed to the accused personally rather than being served on family members, in line with legal standards.
This ruling serves as a crucial reminder for practitioners engaged in cheque bounce cases to ensure procedural correctness in serving statutory notices to uphold the integrity of their claims.
Citations
- Tripura High Court (2026) Tripura HC
