This document contains the Supreme Court of India's judgment in the criminal appeal case of Alka Khandu Avhad versus Amar Syamprasad Mishra & Anr. The case revolves around a dishonoured cheque and the applicability of Section 138 read with Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. It clarifies the conditions under which an individual can be prosecuted for offences related to dishonoured cheques, particularly when the cheque was not signed by them and drawn from an account not jointly maintained. This judgment is essential for legal professionals, students, and anyone interested in Indian criminal law concerning financial instruments.
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