National News 2025-05-09

Farmer Acquitted in Cheque Bounce Case; Court Finds No Valid Debt

Akola, Awes Siddiqui

In a noteworthy decision, the 8th Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate’s Court in Akola acquitted Ananda Onkar Metkar, a farmer from Chikhalgaon, in a ?3,01,755 cheque bounce case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.

The complaint was filed by Sewa Sahkari Society Ltd., alleging that Metkar issued a cheque on December 22, 2021, to repay a loan. The cheque was returned unpaid due to “insufficient funds.” Despite legal notice, the accused neither responded nor paid the amount.

However, during the trial, the court found that the loan had already been repaid in 2020, as reflected in the society’s own account statement. There was no evidence proving any outstanding debt on the date of the cheque.

The court observed that for a cheque bounce to be punishable under Section 138, it must be against a legally enforceable debt—which was absent in this case.

Advocate Tousif Niyazi presented a strong and well-argued defense on behalf of the accused.Adv. Chetan Dubey and Adv. Sameer Khan extend help in this case they effectively highlighted inconsistencies in the complainant’s documents and played a crucial role in securing the acquittal.

The court cancelled the bail bond and released the accused, citing no offence was established.

Awes Siddiqui

3432 50

Share this News:

Related News

National Anthem, National Song and Madhya Pradesh Anthem were sung in the Collector Office premises For doing the best work in the month of June, Mrs. Anita Bilwal and Mrs. Ansina Vasunia were given the certificate of Best Employee of the Month

Reporter: Rahim Sherani Hindustani - Jhabua

After higher education, she chose the path of spirituality

Reporter: Gulshan Paruthi - Gwalior

On the death anniversary of former Delhi Chief Minister Dr. Sahib Singh Verma, Delhi BJP President and other leaders paid tribute by performing a havan at Swabhiman Sthal

Reporter: Mahesh Dhoundiyal - Delhi

Jhabua MLA's press conference said that this act of BJP is an attack on democracy, we all are with Jeetu Patwari by opposing the false FIR: Dr. Vikrant Bhuria

Reporter: Rahim Sherani Hindustani - Jhabua

Children of Muslim community were honoured by All India Haj Committee

Reporter: Rahim Sherani Hindustani - Jhabua

Rotary Club Apna's President and Secretary honoured with Diamond Award in Indore

Reporter: Rahim Sherani Hindustani - Jhabua

Eshan Masih and Kajol Das Starrer Tota Tota Launched in Grand Style – Directed by Sushma Sunam

Reporter: Wasim Siddiqui - Mumbai.

Under the guise of addressing the needs of slum dwellers, the Aam Aadmi Party-called rally completely failed and when AAP leaders spoke, once again their anarchic, unconstitutional character got exposed —?Virendra Sachdeva

Reporter: Mahesh Dhoundiyal - Delhi