Supreme Court of India · 2020-02-10
RAJESHBHAI MULJIBHAI PATEL vs THE STATE OF GUJARAT
- Citation / case number
- SC 2019/279
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- RAJESHBHAI MULJIBHAI PATEL
- Respondent
- THE STATE OF GUJARAT
- Author
- HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE R. BANUMATHI
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.S. BOPANNA HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE R. BANUMATHI
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed a criminal appeal concerning the validity of FIRs filed under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The case involved allegations of fraud and the issuance of bounced cheques related to a land sale. The court upheld the High Court's decision to dismiss the FIR, emphasizing the need for proper evidence and the validity of the receipts presented. Ultimately, the appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower court's ruling.