Appeal against acquittal of accused in cheque bounce case can be filed only before HC

Todi Investors Vs Ashis Kr. Dutta & Anr. (Calcutta High Court) A complainant in a case U/s 138 of NI Act (in cheque bounce ) is not entitled to file an appeal against acquittal according to the provision of Section 372 of Cr.P.C rather he may prefer an appeal before the Hon’ble High Court invoking the provision of Section 378(4) of the Cr.P.C. and not before Sessions Court. FULL TEXT OF THE JUDGMENT/ORDER OF CALCUTTA HIGH COURT The opposite party herein, initiated a petition of complaint U/s 138 of Negotiable Instrument Act against the present petitioner before the Learned Chief Judicial...