Sau. Nandatai Vasantrao Deoghare, R/O ... vs Vitthal Fakirji Mankar, R/O Sati Chowk, ...
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Case Significance
Sau. Nandatai Vasantrao Deoghare, R/O ... vs Vitthal Fakirji Mankar, R/O Sati... is a Bombay High Court decision dated March 7, 2026 (citation: ik-42720953). The complainant appealed an acquittal in a cheque dishonour case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. Following the Supreme Court's ruling in M/s. Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran (2025) that NI Act complainants qualify as 'victims' under Section 2(wa) CrPC and can appeal under the proviso to Section 372, the Court transferred the matter to the District and Sessions Court for hearing as an appeal under the proviso to Section 372. The case was heard by Justice M.M. Nerlikar. Counsel appearing: R.D. Raskar (counsel for appellant).
Summary
The complainant appealed an acquittal in a cheque dishonour case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. Following the Supreme Court's ruling in M/s. Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran (2025) that NI Act complainants qualify as 'victims' under Section 2(wa) CrPC and can appeal under the proviso to Section 372, the Court transferred the matter to the District and Sessions Court for hearing as an appeal under the proviso to Section 372.
What was the outcome of Sau. Nandatai Vasantrao Deoghare, R/O ... vs Vitthal Fakirji Mankar, R/O Sati...?
The complainant appealed an acquittal in a cheque dishonour case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. Following the Supreme Court's ruling in M/s. Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekara...
Judgment
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