RAJESHKUMAR MANSUKHBHAI VASVELIYA PROPWRITER OF UTTAM TRADERS vs HARDIKBHAI DINESHBHAI KOTAK Advocate - S J JOSHI — 315/2022

Case Summary: CC-315/2022 Case: Rajeshkumar Mansukhbhai Vasveliya (Petitioner/Prop. Writer of Uttam Traders) vs. Hardikbhai Dineshbhai Kotak (Respondent) Court Decision: The court found the respondent guilty under the Negotiable Instruments Act, Section 138 (dishonored cheque). The petitioner sold buffalo to the respondent valued at ₹5,40,000, and the respondent issued three cheques which were dishonored due to "payment stopped by drawer" and signature mismatch reasons. The court rejected the respondent's defense claiming lack of business knowledge and non-receipt of cheques, finding the petitioner established proper demand notice procedures. The respondent was sentenced to criminal prosecution under CrPC Section 255(1) with bond requirement; bail bond of ₹5,000 and personal recognizance of ₹5,000 imposed; bail bonds to remain valid for six months. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.