Reversal of Acquittal

The Supreme Court acquitted a person who was convicted in a cheque bounce case. The Court noted that the High Court had overlooked a key defence: the person who filed the case was allegedly an unlicensed money-lender, which is illegal in Goa. Since the accused had already paid the full cheque amount along with the fine, the Supreme Court used its special powers to close the case and acquit him, ensuring a fair end to the dispute.