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Precedent

Section 489-F PPC requires proof of dishonest issuance of the cheque

Citation: 2023 PCrLJ 776 Court: Sindh High Court Bench: Single Bench Decided: 21 Jun 2023

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Headnote

The offence under Section 489-F of the Pakistan Penal Code is complete only where the cheque was issued dishonestly towards repayment of a loan or fulfilment of an obligation; a cheque given as security does not attract the section.

Key holdings

  1. Dishonest intention at the time of issuance is the core ingredient.
  2. A cheque issued as security is outside the scope of the section.
  3. A civil dispute over the underlying transaction does not by itself negate the offence.