Accused entitled to acquittal as financial capacity of complainant not proved

Raghunath Sharma Vs Suraj Kant (Himachal Pradesh High Court) Himachal Pradesh High Court held that complainant failed to prove his financial capability and hence the accused is entitled to acquittal. Accordingly, order of Trial Court upheld and petition is dismissed. Facts- The complainant filed a complaint before Trial Court for taking action against the accused for the commission of an offence punishable u/s. 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The accused borrowed ₹6.00 lacs from the complainant with an assurance that he would return the amount after two months. The accused failed to p...