P&H: Dishonour of Cheque - Handwriting Comparison allowed - Quashes Magistrate’s Refusal
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has set aside a Magistrate’s order refusing a handwriting comparison in a cheque bounce case and directed that the disputed documents be examined by the Forensic Science Laboratory. P&H allowed petition under Section 482 CrPC filed by an accused in a complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.
The complainant had alleged that he had advanced a Rs 2 lakh loan to the accused and the cheque issued in repayment was dishonoured. During cross-examination, certain documents said to reflect the complainant’s role as a commission agent were put to him; he first...
