‘Defence is nothing but illusory’: Karnataka High Court rejects teacher’s plea in ‘Rs 7 lakh blank cheque’ case
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Karnataka High Court upheld a school teacher's conviction in a cheque bounce case involving Rs 7 lakh. Teacher Latha B M issued a blank cheque to lender N Nagesh for a Rs 1 lakh loan. Nagesh allegedly filled Rs 7 lakh, causing cheque to bounce. Trial court convicted her in 2022; high court rejected her appeal, ruling her defence lacked credible evidence of misuse.
Key Entities
Karnataka High CourtJustice V SrishanandaLatha B MN NageshSection 138 Negotiable Instruments ActRs 7 lakh