A representative of an educational institution took a large sum of money for a college seat. This was paid via cheque. They did not give me the seat. I sent him a legal notice demanding return of money. He has answered saying the amount was returned by cash and attached a self cheque whose date also does not match when he claims it was returned. He has threatened to file a cheating and breach of trust case if I ask for the money. This is ridiculous as I have proof of my giving him money. He has not returned the money despite begging for over a year.
Can I file a cheating case u/s 420? Can I be hit with the same case in retaliation if so and need anticipatory bail?
