Dishonor of Cheque - acquittal - Section 256 mandates that if ...

Complainant Absence in Cheque Case Leads to Acquittal; Magistrate Must Justify Non-Acquittal Decision per Section 256.

March 14, 2020

Case Laws Indian Laws HC

Dishonor of Cheque - acquittal - Section 256 mandates that if the complainant does not remain present on the appointed day after summons has been issued on complaint and unless attendance of complainant has been dispensed with, the Magistrate shall acquit the accused. If the Magistrate feels that the order of acquittal should not be passed on that date, the Magistrate has to give reasons - HC

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Dishonor of Cheque - acquittal - Section 256 mandates that if ...

Complainant Absence in Cheque Case Leads to Acquittal; Magistrate Must Justify Non-Acquittal Decision per Section 256.

March 14, 2020

Case Laws Indian Laws HC

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