P&H: Handwriting Expert’s Report Cannot Rebut Presumption on Signed Cheque
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has refused to interfere with an order denying a handwriting expert in a cheque-dishonour case, holding that where the accused admits signing the cheque, evidence about who filled in its particulars does not establish whether it was issued to repay a debt.
Justice Manisha Batra was hearing Krishan Kumar’s petition challenging a trial court order in a complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The complainant alleged that Kumar had borrowed Rs. 3 lakh and issued a cheque that was later dishonoured. Kumar sought an expert examination, saying he had signed the...
