Supreme Court of India · 2019-09-19
M.ABBAS HAJI (DEAD) THROUGH LRS vs T.N.CHANNAKESHAVA
- Citation / case number
- SC 2009/3188
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- M.ABBAS HAJI (DEAD) THROUGH LRS
- Respondent
- T.N.CHANNAKESHAVA
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPAK GUPTA
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANIRUDDHA BOSE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPAK GUPTA
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court allowed the legal heirs of the deceased appellant to pursue the appeal against the conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The court clarified that while the heirs are not liable for the fine or imprisonment, they can contest the conviction on the grounds of their predecessor's innocence. The appeal was allowed, setting aside the High Court's order that had convicted the original appellant.