Examiner Bureau | Srinagar:
A local court in Srinagar has convicted a man in a cheque bounce case, sentencing him to one year of simple imprisonment and directing payment of ₹9.20 lakh as compensation to the complainant.
The Court of 2nd Additional Munsiff (JMIC), Srinagar, presided over by Judicial Magistrate Vikas Bhardwaj, convicted Jamsheed Ahmad Khuroo of Arampora Bund Road, Bemina, under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.
The judgment was delivered on May 8, 2026, in the case titled Showkat Ahmad Gadda vs Jamsheed Ahmad Khuroo. The complainant, Showkat Ahmad Gadda, a resident of Bemina, had approached the court through legal counsel alleging that the accused issued two cheques against a legally enforceable liability. However, both cheques were dishonoured due to insufficient funds upon presentation to the bank.
The court observed that despite receiving a statutory legal notice, the accused failed to clear the outstanding amount within the stipulated period, thereby fulfilling the ingredients of the offence under Section 138 of the NI Act.
While pronouncing the conviction, the court held that the complainant had successfully proved the case beyond reasonable doubt. The accused was sentenced to one year’s simple imprisonment at Central Jail Srinagar.
In addition, the court imposed a fine of ₹9.20 lakh, which has been directed to be paid as compensation to the complainant. It further ordered that in case of default, the District Magistrate Srinagar shall initiate attachment of movable and immovable properties of the accused for recovery of the amount as per law.
Legal observers said the ruling underscores the judiciary’s strict approach towards financial misconduct and reinforces accountability in commercial transactions, particularly in cases involving dishonoured cheques.
