1. Jaspal Singh Bedi, the complainant in a case under S.138 of the negotiable Instruments Act (hereinafter referred to as "the Act"), has filed this appeal against the acquittal of Amarjit Singh by learned Additional Sessions Judge, Patiala, on May 24, 1994.

2. According to the appellant, Amarjit singh had borrowed Rs.50,000.00 from him. Amarjit Singh handed him a cheque dated july 21, 1992 drawn on Punjab and Sind bank to repay the amount but the cheque was returned with the remarks that the account had been closed. Thereupon legal notice dated July 24, 1992 was sent by jaspal Singh Bedis counsel to Amarjit singh, but no re-payment was made. Respondent approached the appellant with the intervention of some respectable persons and assured the appellant that payment would be made in due course with interest. The respondent again drew a cheque on august 2, 1992 on Indian Bank for rs.50,000.00 . When this cheque was presented, it was again returned with the remarks that there were insufficient funds in the account. Notice of dishonour of the cheque was issued on August 27, 1992, but respondent did not clear the dues. Jaspal singh Bedi filed a complaint under Section 138 of the