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october 2012

Supreme Court of India · 2012-10-12

Rev.Mother Marykutty vs Reni C Kottaram & Anr

Citation / case number
AIRONLINE 2012 SC 331
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Rev.Mother Marykutty
Respondent
Reni C Kottaram & Anr
Bench
Fakkir Mohamed Ibrahim Kalifulla, B.S. Chauhan

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court addressed an appeal against the High Court's judgment reversing the trial court's acquittal of the appellant under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The Court held that the High Court erred in finding the appellant guilty, as the trial court had properly analyzed the evidence and determined that the presumption of dishonor was rebutted. The Supreme Court ultimately acquitted the appellant, emphasizing the importance of the burden of proof in such cases under Section 138 of the Act.

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