Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881–Sec. 138–Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973–Sec. 378(4)–Acquittal–Leave to appeal–Cheque in question was given eight years ago–Material alteration in the date coloum–Same was not ratified by putting the signatures of respondent–No direct transaction between the complainant and accused–Held, acquittal was justified.
