chose not to reply to legal notice
Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, S.138 Dishonour of cheque - Accused issued 15 signed blank cheques to complainant - He chose not to reply to legal notice demanding payment of loan by complainant - Even, accused has not taken any legal steps against complainant for misuse of alleged signed blank cheques as alleged by him Defence taken by accused is improbable - Accused rightly held guilty of offence u/s 138 of the Act. (2023(2) Civil Court Cases 489 (Karnataka)