Businesswoman Acquitted in Cheque Bounce Case: Legal Loopholes Exposed

A Thane court acquitted a businesswoman in a 2017 cheque bounce case, citing discrepancies in the complainant's claims. The case involved dishonoured cheques related to a failed property deal. The court noted the complainant couldn't prove the source of cash payments nor consistent transaction details.

A Thane court has acquitted businesswoman Sharmila Digamber Kapote in a high-profile 2017 cheque bounce case. This decision comes after the court found significant inconsistencies in the complainant Popatrao Bhausaheb Chaudhary's account.

The legal battle began over a failed property deal from 2016, involving dishonoured cheques worth Rs 50 lakh. The court highlighted the complainant's failure to substantiate cash payment claims and inconsistencies in transaction records as grounds for the acquittal.

Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Sunita P Paithankar concluded that the cheques were not issued by Kapote, but rather filled by her brother amidst suspicious circumstances. Furthermore, the absence of a civil lawsuit and Chaudhary's knowledge of the property's mortgage further weakened his case.

(With inputs from agencies.)