In Kalol, a significant legal case has recently concluded. The case involved a cheque bounce accusation against Pankaj Dalwadi. The court found him not guilty after the complainant failed to provide sufficient evidence. The incident began when Jatin Khara, a resident of Amrapali Society in Kalol, lent Pankaj Dalwadi ₹2,50,000 for paying workers at a brick kiln. This transaction took place on March 19, 2024, in the presence of Jitendra Patel. In return, Pankaj issued a cheque dated May 30, 2024, assuring that he would repay the amount within two months. However, when the complainant presented the cheque at his bank, it bounced due to insufficient funds.
Following this, the complainant filed a case in the court of the Additional Judicial Magistrate in Kalol. During the trial, Pankaj’s lawyer, J.B. Joshi, argued that there was no credible evidence that the large sum was indeed lent. The complainant admitted that Pankaj had paid him ₹65,000 on different occasions via Google Pay. This revelation raised doubts about the validity of the complainant’s claims. The complainant could not show any proof of income to substantiate his ability to lend such a large amount. Furthermore, Jitendra Patel, who was supposed to witness the transaction, was not called to testify.
The court noted that the complainant’s income tax returns indicated he had been under a loan for the last eight to ten years. This fact further complicated his case. Since the complainant failed to provide sufficient evidence to prove the loan, the court, presided over by Magistrate H.H. Bisnoi, declared Pankaj Dalwadi not guilty and dismissed the case. This ruling highlights the importance of presenting solid evidence in legal disputes, especially in cheque bounce cases. The outcome serves as a reminder that accusations must be backed by credible proof to hold weight in a court of law.
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