Bombay High Court Dismisses Appeal, Upholds Acquittal in Cheque Alteration Case

Case Snapshot

Case Name: Murlidhar s/o Kashinath Rane v. Shaikh Mohimoddin Shaikh Nabi

Citation / Neutral Citation: 2026:BHC-AUG:3960

High Court: High Court of Judicature at Bombay, Bench at Aurangabad

Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Abhay S. Waghwase

Date of Judgment: 1st September, 2026

Area of Law: Criminal Law, Negotiable Instruments Act, Section 138, Cheque Dishonour

Judgment Headline

Acquittal upheld where cheque showed material alteration and underlying transaction remained unproved.

The Judgment in One Line

Bombay High Court dismisses appeal against acquittal, holding material alteration in cheque and failure to prove legally enforceable debt fatal to complainant's case.

Why This Judgment Matters

This judgment reinforces that in cheque dishonour cases, the complainant must first establi

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