Supreme Court of India · 2023-10-09
RAJESH JAIN vs AJAY SINGH
- Citation / case number
- SC 2022/19374
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- RAJESH JAIN
- Respondent
- AJAY SINGH
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ARAVIND KUMAR
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ARAVIND KUMAR HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S. RAVINDRA BHAT
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the validity of the acquittal of the respondent-accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, by the Trial Court and upheld by the High Court. The case involved allegations of dishonored cheque payments and the burden of proof regarding the intent to dishonor. The Court emphasized the importance of establishing the accused's liability and the sufficiency of evidence in criminal cases under Section 138. Ultimately, the Court dismissed the appeal, affirming the lower courts' judgments and the acquittal.