Authority: High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi
Order Date: 20/08/2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Petitioner Dulal Chatterjee (proprietor of M/s Bengal Tiger Security Services) vs. State of Jharkhand and complainant Budhdeo Giri.
- Nature: Criminal revision of conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act concerning a Rs 50,000 cheque dated 17‑04‑2013.
- Background: Complaint filed (C/1 Case No. 2315 of 2013) alleging that Chatterjee issued a cheque for a friendly loan of Rs 50,000 which was dishonoured for insufficient funds; legal notice sent on 17‑06‑2013; no payment made; trial court convicted and sentenced to one year simple imprisonment and Rs 65,000 compensation; appellate court affirmed.
- Evidence: Cheque No. 706841, cheque return memo, legal notice, postal receipt, reply to notice; witness C.W‑1 (complainant) and D.W‑1 (accused’s wife) examined.
- Petitioner’s contentions: alleged lack of statutory notice service, no independent witness, cheque not filled/issued by him, complaint not maintainable.
- State’s contentions: evidence satisfied statutory requirements; conviction proper.
Final Outcome
- The revision is dismissed; the conviction, one‑year simple imprisonment, and Rs 65,000 compensation are upheld.
- No interim applications remain; the order and trial court record are to be returned to the trial court.
Topics: Court Proceedings, Negotiable Instruments Act