Judgment

Ms. Amarjot Bhatti, J.

This is an application under Section 378(4) Cr.P.C. seeking leave to appeal against judgment of acquittal dated 22.09.2021.

2. The facts in brief are that the applicant and the respondent for

starting a business executed an agreement on 21.10.2014 and respondent took an amount of Rs.1,50,000/-, further Rs.1,20,000/- was taken on different dates. For discharging the liability, the respondent issued a cheque bearing No.015080 dated 15.03.2015 for an amount of Rs.2,70,000/-, drawn on Central Bank of India, Ballabgarh, Faridabad. On presentation, the cheque was returned vide memo dated 20.03.2015 with remarks “funds insufficient”. After issuance of notice, on failure of the respondent to pay the amount the complaint was filed.

3. The respondent took a defence that two blank cheques including

the cheque in question were given to the complainant as security in pursuance to the agreement dated 21.10.2014. The reliance was placed upon agre