As per case facts, the appellant, a movie producer, borrowed money from the complainant for a film project, promising profit shares. More funds were taken for completion, and later, post-dated ... cheques for the principal amount bounced. The complainant alleged cheating and criminal breach of trust. The High Court quashed the criminal breach of trust charge but upheld cheating. The question arose whether the non-fulfillment of a promise in a risky business like movie production, where initial deceptive intent isn't proven, and dishonoured cheques were for existing debt, constitutes cheating. Finally, the Supreme Court ruled that without proof of dishonest intent from the outset and considering the inherent risks of the business, it was a civil dispute. The movie was made, and cheques were for liability, not inducement, hence criminal proceedings for cheating were quashed.