Supreme Court of India · 2021-12-08
K.S. RANGANATHA vs VITTAL SETTY
- Citation / case number
- SC 2010/37825
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- K.S. RANGANATHA
- Respondent
- VITTAL SETTY
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.S. BOPANNA
- Bench
- HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE, HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.S. BOPANNA, HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE HIMA KOHLI
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court overturned the Karnataka High Court's decision that had set aside the acquittal of the appellant in a case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The court emphasized the importance of upholding the integrity of negotiable instruments and the need for accountability in financial transactions. Consequently, the appellant was convicted and ordered to pay compensation and a fine, reinforcing the legal consequences of dishonored cheques.