High Court of Karnataka Sets Aside Dismissal of Criminal Appeal for Non-Prosecution in Cheque Bounce Case — Violates Principle that Appeal Against Conviction Requires Hearing on Merits. The Court held that a criminal appeal against conviction under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act cannot be dismissed for default and directed appointment of amicus curiae in absence of counsel.
12 Apr 2023The revision petition arose from the dismissal of a criminal appeal for non-prosecution. The revision petitioner, convicted under Section 138 of the N...
