Production of Books not Relevant in Cheque Bounce Cases | Section 138 | NI Act

D. K. Chandel Vs Wockhardt Ltd. & Anr. (Supreme Court) The Supreme Court has observed that the production of the account books/cash book may not be relevant in a criminal case filed under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. As held by the Trial Court as well as by the High Court that the cheque was issued towards the amount due and payable by the appellant for purchase of pesticides. As rightly observed by the High Court production of the account books/cash book may be relevant in the civil court; but may not be so in the criminal case filed under Section 138 of the N.I.Act. Thi...