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Accused Acquitted in Cheque Dishonor Case Due to Probable Defense Creating Doubts on Enforceable Debt Existence.

January 27, 2022

Case Laws     Indian Laws     HC

Dishonor of Cheque - acquittal of the accused - if the accused is able to raise a probable defence which creates doubts about the existence of a legally enforceable debt or liability, the prosecution can fail. In this case, the factual situation pointed out by the appellant contains several discrepancies mentioned above which is sufficient to raise a probable defence so as to create doubts as to the existence of legally enforceable debt or liability. - HC

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