Q: Elaborate the citation of Laxmi Narayan Kalra V. State of Bihar ?

Ans: Laxmi Narain Kalra vs The State Of Uttar Pradesh on 25 November, 1955.

Bench: V Ayyar, Imam

In the case of Laxmi Narayan Kalra v. the State of Bihar, AIR 1956 SC 544: 1956 CrLJ 948, the cheque was issued by way of security but was not supported by credit in the bank. The court opined that:

under the circumstances, though the action of the accused was highly reprehensible, in absence of any dishonest intention, the charge under section 420 failed, and conviction has to be set aside.