LAWS(BOM)-2011-7-36

AVINASH VINAYRAO CHOPDE Vs. STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Decided On July 25, 2011
AVINASH VINAYRAO CHOPDE Appellant
V/S
STATE OF MAHARASHTRA Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Heard Mr.Mohta, Adv. for the applicant, Mrs.K.R.Deshpande, A.P.P. for respondent no.1 and Mr.A.B.Mirza, Adv. for respondent no.2.

(2.) Admit.

(3.) Section 415 of the Indian Penal Code which defines the offence of cheating requires essential mens rea (guilty mind). SECTION 415 reads thus :