Rohitbhai J Patel vs The State Of Gujarat

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to convict the accused-appellant under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 for dishonor of cheques amounting to Rs. 3 lakhs each, totaling Rs. 21 lakhs. The Court affirmed the punishment of one year simple imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 6 lakhs, with compensation of Rs. 5.5 lakhs to the complainant in each case. The ruling emphasized the importance of the presumption of debt under Section 139 of the NI Act, which the accused failed to rebut satisfactorily.