Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, Section 138, 148A, Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, Section 389 -- Dishonour of cheque - Suspension of sentence with condition to deposit 20% of compensation amount - Appellate Court passed the order without considering the fact whether accused is able to make out a ground that his case falls under exceptional category which warrants grant..........
Evidence Act, 1872, Section 138, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 302, 307 -- Cross-examination deferred - Defence should be asked to cross examine the witness the same day or the following day - Only in very exceptional cases, and for reasons to be recorded, the cross examination should be deferred and a short adjournment can be given after taking precautions and care for..........
Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, Section 138 -- Dishonour of cheque - Loan transaction - Money lending license - Not relevant in a case of dishonour of cheque - In a case of dishonour of cheque it is to be seen whether cheque was issued in relation to a valid loan and was dishonoured without payment, even after giving notice...........
Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, Section 138 -- Dishonour of cheque - Loan transaction - Money lending license - Not relevant in a case of dishonour of cheque - In a case of dishonour of cheque it is to be seen whether cheque was issued in relation to a valid loan and was dishonoured without payment, even after giving notice...........
Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, Section 138, Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, Section 91 -- Dishonour of cheque - Production of documents - Accused did not even file any affidavit in support of application u/s 91 Cr.P.C - Even, he failed to demonstrate as to how documents sought for are necessary and relevant for judicial disposal of case - Application filed only to delay..........
Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, Section 138, Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, Section 91 -- Dishonour of cheque - Production of documents - Accused did not even file any affidavit in support of application u/s 91 Cr.P.C - Even, he failed to demonstrate as to how documents sought for are necessary and relevant for judicial disposal of case - Application filed only to delay..........
Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, Section 138 -- Dishonour of cheque - Loan transaction - No loan transaction between complainant and accused - Loan is alleged to have been given to one `S' and accused is alleged to have undertaken to discharge the liability of said `S' - Except for the oral evidence of PW1, there is no material evidencing any such undertaking - Even, said..........
Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, Section 138, Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, Section 378(3) -- Dishonour of cheque - Appeal against acquittal - Leave to appeal - Grant of leave to prosecute should not be as a matter of routine, but should be on just and equitable basis, when materials reveal that Court below has not appreciated the materials in proper perspective...........
Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, Section 138 -- Dishonour of cheque - Transfer of complaint - Complaint cannot be transferred at the instance of accused - However, accused can always apply for grant of exemption from personal appearance to concerned Court - Transfer petition dismissed...........
Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, Section 138, 147, Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, Section 421 -- Dishonour of cheque - Compromise - Recovery of unpaid amount - Dispute between parties compromised and order of acquittal was passed reserving liberty in the event of default in payment by accused to complainant to invoke S.421 Cr.P.C - Accused defaults in payment - Criminal..........
