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Section 138, Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, Section 406 - Dishonour of cheque - Offence sprouted from different cheques filed at two different places - Parties same - Offence is of the same nature - Transfer of complaint from one place to another place ordered in the interest of justice and also for the convenience of conducting the trial and disposal of all the cases. (M/s Ayyannar AgenciesVs Sri Vishnu Cement Ltd.) 2000(2) APEX COURT JOURNAL 143 (S.C.) = 2000(3) CIVIL COURT CASES 01 (S.C.)
Section 138, Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, Section 427 - Seven cheques - All dishonoured - Seven complaints - Conviction in all complaints - Sentence will run concurrently as it is a single transaction of 'Khata' account - Provisions of Section 427 Cr.P.C. will apply. (M/s A.M.Agencies Vs United Phosphorus Ltd.) 2001(2) CIVIL COURT CASES 146 (A.P.)
Section 138, Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, Sections 317, 251, 205 - Dishonour of cheque - Case can be tried as summons case - In view of inter- State transactions accused may be belonging to distant States and places - Even first appearance of accused can be dispensed with provided accused is represented by counsel - If subsequently counsel does not co- operate, Magistrate can direct the personal attendance of accused at any stage of proceedings. (M/s Bhaskar Industries Ltd. Vs M/s Bhiwani Denim & Apparels Ltd. & Ors.) 2001(2) APEX COURT JOURNAL 316 (S.C.)
Section 138, Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, Sections 460 & 190 - Dishonour of cheque - Complaint by Power of Attorney holder - Power document not presented initially - Court taking cognizance of complaint - It is illegal, but does not vitiates the proceedings - Illegality is curable u/s 460(e) Cr.P.C. (S.Manian Vs P.M.Nachimuthu) 2001(1) CIVIL COURT CASES 544 (Madras)
Section 138, Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, Sections 62, 64 & 65 - Summons - Service - Case dismissed for non payment of registered postal charges - There is no procedure for issuance of process to an accused by post - If service of summons is not fruitful then Court can issue bailable or non- bailable warrant of arrest - Order as to payment of postal charges being illegal as such consequent dismissal for not taking steps is also not proper in the eye of law. (M/s Nav Maharashtra Chakan Oil Mill Ltd. Vs M/s Shivashakti Poultry Farm) 2003(2) CIVIL COURT CASES 221 (Karnataka) = 2003(2) CRIMINAL COURT CASES 270 (Kant.)
Section 138, Limitation Act, 1963, Section 5 - Complaint - Should be filed within one month from the date of accrual of cause of action - Section 5 Limitation Act is not applicable. (K.Devadas Shetty Vs Dr.J.R.Pais) 1998(3) CIVIL COURT CASES 171 (Kant.) : 1998 ISJ (BANKING) 0665 : 1998 (2) ALL INDIA CRIMINAL LR (KARNATAKA) 0161 : 1998 (2) CIVIL LJ 0192 : 1998 (1) BANKING CASES 0286 : 1997 (4) CRIMES 0444 : 1998 CRL. L.J. 0290 : 1998 (2) CCR 0080 : ILR 1997 KANT 2883 : 1998 (35) BANK LJ 0037
Section 138 - Dishonour of cheque - Cheque amount if made within 15 days of receipt of notice or before the complaint is filed the legal liability u/s 138 ceases to operate and for recovery of other demands such as compensation, costs, interest etc. separate proceedings lie. (K.R.Indira Vs Dr.G.Adinarayana) 2004(1) CRIMINAL COURT CASES 232 (S.C.)
Section 138 - Dishonour of cheque - Pre- mature filing of complaint - Complaint not to be dismissed - It can await maturity or be returned to the complainant for filing later and mere presentation at an earlier date need not necessarily render the complaint liable to be dismissed or confer any right upon the accused to absolve himself from the criminal liability for the offence committed. (2000 (2) APEX COURT JOURNAL 129 (S.C.):2000 (2) CIVIL COURT CASES 408 (S.C.) followed). (Arun Hegde Vs M.J.Shetty) 2001(2) CIVIL COURT CASES 645 (Kant.) : 2001 ISJ (BANKING) 0708
Section 138 - Pre mature complaint - It can either await maturity or be returned to the complainant for filing later - Complaint cannot be dismissed for the reason that it was presented at an earlier date and it also does not confer any right upon the accused to absolve himself from the criminal liability for the offence committed - A case can be said to be instituted in a Court only when the Court takes cognizance of the offence alleged therein. (Narsingh Das Tapadia Vs Goverdhan Das Partani & Anr.) 2000(3) CIVIL COURT CASES 408 (S.C.) : 2000(2) APEX COURT JOURNAL 129 (S.C.) : 2000 ISJ (BANKING) 0690
Section 138 - Presentation of cheque within six months - Should be at the bank on which the cheque is drawn. (Shri Ishar Alloy Steels Ltd. Vs Jayaswals Neco Ltd.) 2001(3) CIVIL COURT CASES 238 (S.C.) : 2001(2) APEX COURT JOURNAL 270 (S.C.) : 2001 ISJ (BANKING) 0307
Section 138 - Provision enforced on 1.4.1989 - Cheque issued and dishonoured before this date - Provision is not applicable. (Bal Chand Vs State of Haryana) 1995(2) CIVIL COURT CASES 394 (P&H)
Section 138 - Provisions of Section 138 to be interpreted strictly. (Shri Ishar Alloy Steels Ltd. Vs Jayaswals Neco Ltd.) 2001(3) CIVIL COURT CASES 238 (S.C.) : 2001(2) APEX COURT JOURNAL 270 (S.C.) : 2001 ISJ (BANKING) 0307
Section 138 - Sentence which could be awarded more than what the Magistrate empowered to award - Held, whenever a Magistrate is of the opinion that he accused is guilty and that he ought to receive a punishment more severe than such a Magistrate is empowered to give, he may record ;his opinion and forward the accused to the Chief Metropolitan magistrate to whom he is subordinate. (Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, Section 2992) and 325(2). (Stalion Shox Pvt.Ltd.Co. Vs Auto Tensions (P)Ltd.) 1994(2) CIVIL COURT CASES 73 (Delhi) : 1990 - 1996 (SUPP.) ISJ (BANKING) 0051 : 1994 (1) BCLR 0187 : 1993 (2) CHANDIGARH CRL. CASES 0396 : 1993 (51) DLT 0161
Section 138 - Witnesses not turning up despite service of summons - Evidence closed - Held, it is duty of Court to compel appearance of witnesses - Order of closer of evidence is improper - Trial Court directed to compel appearance of witnesses. (Neelam Sharma Vs M/s.Sri Gangadas Irrigation System) 2004(1) CIVIL COURT CASES 114 (Rajasthan) = 2004(1) CRIMINAL COURT CASES 171 (Rajasthan)
Sections 138, 142 - Complaint under Section 142 - Examination of the complainant is necessary - It is incumbent on the Magistrate taking cognizance on a complaint to examine upon oath the complainant and his witnesses present, if any, to satisfy himself as to the veracity of the complainant - Dispensation of taking sworn statement will be in contravention of Section 200 Cr.P.C. (Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, Section 200) (Harihara Iyer Vs State of Kerala) 2000(1) CIVIL COURT CASES 360 (Kerala) : 2000 ISJ (BANKING) 0268
Sections 138, 142 - Power of attorney holder - Duly constituted power of attorney can file complaint - There is no specific bar under the provisions of Section 142 of the Act for filing a complaint by the special power of attorney. (Rajeev Indani Vs D.Veerendra Haggade) 2001(2) CIVIL COURT CASES 586 (Kant.) : 2002 (2) ISJ (BANKING) 0075
Sections 138, 142 - Cheque - Dishonour - Police cannot entertain a complaint under Sections 3 & 5 Cr.P.C. - Holder of cheque has to file a complaint before Magistrate. (H.Mohan & another Vs State of Karnataka) 1991 CIVIL COURT CASES 779 (Karnataka) : 1991 ISJ (BANKING) 0237 : 1992 (1) ALL INDIA CRIMINAL LR (KARNATAKA) 0237 : 1992 (1) BANKING CASES 0036 : 1992 (1) BANKING CASES 0221 : 1991 (2) BCLR 0215 : 1992 (73) COMP. CASES 0560 : 1992 BJ 0520 : 1991 (2) CRIMES 0093 : 1991 CRL. L.J. 1866 : ILR 1991 (KAR) 0612
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