Awantipora: The Court of Additional Special Mobile Magistrate Awantipora on Thursday convicted two persons in a cheque bounce case dating back to 2019 and sentenced them to one year of simple imprisonment along with a fine of ₹28,08,000.
The case, titled Mukhtar Ahmad Sheikh versus Ess Kay Filling Station and another, was decided by Additional Special Mobile Magistrate Awantipora Muneer Ahmad Bhat. The court convicted Muhammad Sultan Koka, son of Ghulam Mohammad Koka, resident of Parraypora Majeedbagh Srinagar, and Abid Yousuf Dar, son of Mohammad Yousuf Dar, resident of Wuyan Pampore.
The court held that the accused had knowingly issued a cheque to the complainant Mukhtar Ahmad Sheikh, son of Ghulam Mohammad Sheikh, resident of Noorpora Awantipora, which was subsequently dishonoured.
While delivering the judgment, the court observed that the accused had intentionally issued the cheque with knowledge that it would likely be dishonoured, thereby causing financial loss to the complainant. The court noted that the cheque was issued for personal gain despite awareness of insufficient funds.
After examining witnesses and evidence on record, the court sentenced both accused to simple imprisonment for one year. In addition, a fine of ₹28,08,000 was imposed along with six percent interest from the date of issuance of the cheque till the date of judgment.
The court directed that the entire amount be paid to the complainant within three months from the date of pronouncement of judgment. In case of failure to pay within the stipulated period, the accused shall undergo an additional imprisonment of three months. [KNT]
