In a case of cheque bounce, if the accused denies having given you a cheque, what will you do?
The usual trend is to seek expertise of a graphologist. However, according to the High Court, the right thing would be to call the bank manager to testify.
The case on hand is an interesting one. The complainant Sathish from Chikmagalur alleged that Ashok had borrowed Rs five lakh from him and had issued a cheque in his favour.
However, the bank bounced the cheque. But Ashok contended that he had not issued the cheque and alleged that the cheques he had lost, might have been misused. He also alleged that his signature on the cheque was forged.
What happens in such a circumstance was the issue before the court.
Justice K Bhaktavatsala held that in such cases it would not be correct to seek the assistance of the handwriting expert.
Instead, the branch manager will be in the best position to throw light on this case.