The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has ruled that cheque bounce complaints cannot be quashed midway when there are disputed facts, affirming the necessity for a trial to resolve such issues.
J&K HC on Cheque Bounce Complaints
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has dismissed petitions seeking to quash ongoing cheque bounce complaints under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code, emphasizing that unresolved factual disputes, which require examination by the trial court, cannot justify halting proceedings.
This ruling reinforces the principle that the trial court is the appropriate forum for addressing and resolving disputes related to the facts of a case. The court highlighted that premature dismissal of such complaints may lead to denial of justice.
This judgment is significant for practitioners in criminal law, particularly those dealing with cheques and financial transactions, as it clarifies the procedural stance regarding cheque bounce cases and underlines the court's commitment to allowing trials to unfold where factual discrepancies exist.
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