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December 4, 2019

Dishonor of Cheque - acquittal of accused of charges u/s 138 - It is settled law that where two views are possible, the benefit should tilt in favour of accused. The onus is on the prosecution to prove the accused to be guilty of offence beyond reasonable doubt.

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Dishonor of Cheque - acquittal of accused of charges u/s 138 - ...

Case Laws Indian Laws

December 4, 2019

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