ALPIC Finance Appeal Dismissed for Non‑Prosecution

Authority: High Court of Judicature at Bombay, Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction

Order Date: 28 August 2026

Case Overview

• Parties: Appellant – M/s. ALPIC Finance Ltd.; Respondents – State of Maharashtra and an additional respondent.
• Appeal Details: Criminal Appeal No. 853 of 2006 filed against the judgment and order dated 28 December 2025 passed by the Metropolitan Magistrate, Andheri, Mumbai, in C.C. No. 2856/S/2002, which acquitted respondent No. 2 for an offence punishable under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.
• Representation: No counsel or representative appeared for the appellant; Mrs. Rutuja Ambekar appeared as APP for the Respondent/State.
• Court Observation: The bench noted that the appellant was not interested in prosecuting the appeal.

Final Outcome

The Bombay High Court dismissed the appeal for want of prosecution, thereby upholding the lower court’s acquittal of respondent No. 2.

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