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36. 340 CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CODE, 1973 - Proceedings
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Section 138 & Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, Section 340 - Dishonour of cheque - Accused producing receipt showing payment - Contention of complainant that receipt is forged - Application for initiating proceedings u/s 340 Cr.P.C. - During the enquiry under Section 340 Cr.P.C. the only point for consideration would be whether there is prima facie material to proceed against the person concerned - Even during the enquiry under Section 340 Cr.P.C. the question of genuineness or otherwise of the document in question would not be finally adjudicated.(M/s M.S.Shoes East Limited Vs M/s Modella Knitwear Limited) 1998(1) CIVIL COURT CASES 501 (P&H) : 1998 ISJ (BANKING) 0190 : 1998 (1) RCR (CRL.) 0482 : 1998 (3) CRIMES 0296
Section 138 & Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, Section 340 - Dishonour of cheque - Accused producing receipt showing payment - Contention of complainant that receipt is forged - Enquiry by Court under Section 340 Cr.P.C. initiated - Proceedings under Section 138 cannot be stayed pending enquiry - Scope of both the proceedings is different. (M/s M.S.Shoes East Limited Vs M/s Modella Knitwear Limited) 1998(1) CIVIL COURT CASES 501 (P&H) : 1998 ISJ (BANKING) 0190 : 1998 (1) RCR (CRL.) 0482 : 1998 (3) CRIMES 0296