The Tripura High Court acquitted an accused in a cheque dishonour case, ruling that a notice served on a family member was not valid compliance with statutory requirements under section 138 of the NI Act.
Tripura HC Acquits Accused in Cheque Dishonour Case
The Tripura High Court has acquitted an accused in a cheque dishonour case, determining that the notice served on a family member did not meet the statutory requirements set forth in section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The court highlighted the necessity for valid compliance in notifications regarding dishonoured cheques.
The ruling emphasized that only the accused must be notified in accordance with the statutory guidelines, and serving notice to a third party does not satisfy the legal obligation. The court’s decision underscores the procedural precision needed in these cases.
Legal advisors handling cheque dishonour cases should take note of this judgment, ensuring that all procedural requirements are meticulously followed to uphold the legality of claimed actions. Failure to comply can result in acquittal, based on similar grounds as established in this decision.
Citations
- Tripura HC Order 2026
