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CC NI ACT - Complaint Case 138 NI Act

Praveen TapariaVsSUNIL GUPTA

CNR DLCT020007542024778-JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE FIRST CLASS (NI ACT) - 04
Tis Hazari, CMM Court
delhi · Delhi (DL)
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Case Overview

Registration Number
1254/2024
Registration Date
06 Feb 2024
Next Hearing Date
18 Nov 2026
Case Stage
Prosecution Evidence

Advocates

1

For Petitioner

For Respondent

    Not available

    Parties

    2

    Petitioner

    1. 1Praveen Taparia

    Respondent

    1. 1SUNIL GUPTA

    Acts & Sections

    1
    NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS ACT · Sec 138

    Police / FIR Details

    Police Station
    Lahori Gate
    FIR Number / Year
    0

    Case History / Proceedings

    Case History
    Date: 06-02-2024
    Business: fp
    Next Purpose: Misc./ Appearance
    Next Hearing Date: 17-05-2024
    
    Date: 17-05-2024
    Business: fp
    Next Purpose: Misc./ Appearance
    Next Hearing Date: 24-08-2024
    
    Date: 24-08-2024
    Business: fp
    Next Purpose: Misc./ Appearance
    Next Hearing Date: 12-11-2024
    
    Date: 12-11-2024
    Business: fp
    Next Purpose: Charge
    Next Hearing Date: 17-01-2025
    
    Date: 17-01-2025
    Business: fp
    Next Purpose: Prosecution Evidence
    Next Hearing Date: 22-03-2025
    
    Date: 22-03-2025
    Business: fp
    Next Purpose: Prosecution Evidence
    Next Hearing Date: 04-07-2025
    
    Date: 04-07-2025
    Business: fp
    Next Purpose: Prosecution Evidence
    Next Hearing Date: 10-09-2025
    
    Date: 10-09-2025
    Business: fp
    Next Purpose: Prosecution Evidence
    Next Hearing Date: 22-11-2025
    
    Date: 22-11-2025
    Business: fp
    Next Purpose: Prosecution Evidence
    Next Hearing Date: 02-05-2026
    
    Date: 02-05-2026
    Business: fp
    Next Purpose: Prosecution Evidence
    Next Hearing Date: 18-11-2026

    Additional Case Details

    Additional Case Details
    Filing Number: 754/2024
    Filing Date: 09-01-2024
    eFiling Number: ADL20230006376C202300001
    eFiling Date: 06-01-2024
    First Hearing Date: 06th February 2024
    Court Number And Judge: 778-JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE FIRST CLASS (NI ACT) - 04

    Orders

    20
    Interim Order 10
    02 May 2026
    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
    Pdf Text: 42 CC NI ACT / 1254/2024
    Praveen Taparia Vs. Sunil Gupta
    02.05.2026
    Present: Mr. Karan Arora, Ld. Counsel for complainant (Through VC).
    Matter is listed for arguments on application u/s 143A N.I Act/C.E.
    However, none is present on behalf of the accused today. Further,
    adjournment has been sought on behalf of the complainant on the ground that the
    complainant could not be reached due to a family difficulty with the complainant.
    Heard. Considered. Same is allowed for today only.
    Put up for purpose fixed on 18.11.2026.
    (Danveer)
    Judicial Magistrate First Class-04, NI Act
    02.05.2026
    At 12.10 PM
    At this stage, Sh. Sanjeet Kumar and Sh. Karan Gupta, Ld. Counsel for
    the accused have appeared. They have been apprised of proceedings conducted today
    and NDOH fixed in the matter.
    (Danveer)
    Judicial Magistrate First Class-04, NI Act
    02.05.2026
    Steno Purshotam Kumar, Emp. Code 99617087
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    Interim Order 9
    22 Nov 2025
    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
    Pdf Text: CC NI ACT 1254/2024
    Praveen Taparia Vs. Sunil Gupta
    (Lahori Gate)
    22.11.2025
    Present: Sh. Kuldeep Rana, Ld. Counsel for the complainant. (Through VC).
    Sh. Manish Kumar, Ld. Counsel for the accused. (Through VC).
    Matter is at the stage of arguments on the application u/s 143 A of NI
    Act/ CE.
    Ld. Counsel for the complainant submits that the witness is not available
    today as he is out of station and has requested for an adjournment to lead CE.
    Arguments heard on the above-said application on behalf of both the
    parties.
    In the interest of justice, one last and final opportunity is granted to the
    complainant to lead CE.
    List the matter for orders on application u/s 143 A of NI Act / CE on
    02.05.2026.
    It is hereby clarified that the pendency of any application shall not be a
    ground to not proceed further on merits with the trial.
    Date is given as per the convenience of both the parties.
    (Danveer)
    Judicial Magistrate First Class-04, NI Act
    22.11.2025
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    Interim Order 8
    10 Sept 2025
    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
    Pdf Text: CC NI ACT 1254/2024
    Praveen Taparia Vs. Sunil Gupta
    (Lahori Gate)
    10.09.2025
    Ld. PO is on training today
    Regular Stenographer of this Court is on training today
    Present: Sh. Kuldeep Rana, Ld Counsel for complainant.
    Ms. Deepali Sharma, Ld. Counsel for the accused.
    Ld. Counsel for the accused seeks some time to file the reply to the
    application under section 143A. Last opportunity is being granted to file the same.
    Put for CE/Arguments on 22.11.2025.
    (Gaurav Ujjwal)
    Reliever Judicial Magistrate First Class,
    10.09.2025
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    Interim Order 7
    04 Jul 2025
    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
    Pdf Text: CC NI ACT 1254/2024
    Praveen Taparia Vs. Sunil Gupta
    (Lahori Gate)
    04.07.2025
    Present: Sh. Nitin Bhatt, Ld. Counsel for the complainant.
    Accused present through VC.
    Matter is at the stage of CE.
    Reply to the application u/s 143 A not filed.
    Adjournment has been sought on behalf of the complainant on the
    ground that witnesses are not available today. Heard. Considered. Same is allowed for
    today only.
    List the matter for CE on 10.09.2025.
    (Danveer)
    Judicial Magistrate First Class-04, NI Act
    04.07.2025
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    Interim Order 6
    22 Mar 2025
    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
    Pdf Text: CC NI ACT / 1254/2024
    Praveen Taparia Vs. Sunil Gupta
    22.03.2025
    Present: Sh. Kuldeep Rana, Ld. Counsel for the complainant.
    None for accused.
    Matter is at the stage of CE.
    Ld. Counsel for the complainant has moved an appliction u/s 143 (A) NI
    Act. Same be taken on record. Copy supplied to the Ld. Counsel for the accused
    through Whatsapp.
    Reply, if any, be filed by the NDOH with advance copy to the opposite
    side.
    Ld. Counsel for the complainant submits that the complainant is not
    available today as he is out of station and has requested for an adjournment.
    Adjournment granted.
    List the matter for reply/ arguments on applicationu/s 143 (A) NI Act/CE
    on 04.07.2025.
    (Abhay Choudhary)
    Judicial Magistrate First Class-04, NI Act
    22.03.2025
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    Interim Order 5Full order available
    17 Jan 2025

    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS Pdf Text: CC NI ACT / 1254/2024 Praveen Taparia Vs. Sunil Gupta 17.01.2025 The undersigned is also working as Link JMFC today for two courts Present: Sh. Kuldeep Rana, Ld. Counsel for the complainant. (Through VC) Sh. Aman Durga, Ld. Counsel for the accused. (Through VC) Accused in person. Matter is at the stage of framing of notice. Notice u/s 251 Cr.P.C has been framed against the accused to which he pleaded not guilty…

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    Interim Order 4
    12 Nov 2024
    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
    Pdf Text: Praveen Taparia v. Sunil Gupta
    CC No. 1254/24
    12.11.2024
    The undersigned is working as Duty MM today.
    Present:- Sh. Kartik Adhikari, Ld. counsel for complainant through VC.
    Sh. Rishabh Gupta, Ld. proxy counsel for accused through VC.
    Matter is at the stage of framing of notice.
    Ld. proxy counsel for accused submits that the main counsel is in
    Bombay and seeks for an adjournment. He also submits that accused is also not
    present today.
    At request on behalf of accused, matter stands adjourned.
    Accused is strictly directed to appear in person on NDOH.
    List the matter on 17.01.2025 for framing of notice.
    (Abhay Choudhary)
    Judicial Magistrate First Class-04, NI Act
    12.11.2024
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    Interim Order 3
    24 Aug 2024
    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
    Pdf Text: CC NI ACT 1254/2024
    Praveen Taparia Vs. Sunil Gupta
    24.08.2024
    Present: Sh. Kuldeep Rana, Ld. Counsel for the Complainant.
    Accused in person with Ld. Counsel Sh. Pranav Sharma.
    Matter is at the stage of appearance of accused.
    Vakalatnama has been filed on behalf of the accused.
    Same be taken on record.
    Since the offence is bailable, the accused is granted bail,
    subject to furnishing of bail bonds in the sum of Rs. 30,000/- with one
    surety in the like amount.
    Personal bonds and surety bonds are furnished by the
    accused. Same are accepted. Original RC seen and returned. Copy of
    the same retained on record. Intimation be sent to transport
    department.
    Ld. Counsel for the accused submits that copy of
    complaint and copy of annexed documents have not been supplied to
    the accused. Complainant has supplied the same today itself.
    Ld. Counsel for the accused submits that he has to go to
    SAket Court for an urgent matter and has requested for an
    adjournment. Adjournment granted.
    List the matter for framing of notice on 12.11.2024.
    (Arjun Kirar)
    Judicial Magistrate First Class-04, NI Act
    24.08.2024
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    Interim Order 2
    17 May 2024
    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
    Pdf Text: CC NI ACT 1254/2024
    Praveen Taparia Vs. Sunil Gupta
    (Lahori Gate)
    17.05.2024
    Present: Sh. Kuldeep Rana, Ld. Counsel for the Complainant.
    (through VC).
    None for accused.
    Summons issued to the accused received back duly
    served.
    However, none is present on behalf of the accused today.
    Issue BWs against the accused person(s) in the sum of
    Rs. 2,000/- with one surety in the like amount without filing of PF
    returnable on 24.08.2024.
    (Arjun Kirar)
    MM-04, NI Act, Central District, THC
    17.05.2024
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    Interim Order 1
    06 Feb 2024
    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
    Pdf Text: Ct. Cases
    PRAVEEN TAPARIA VS. SUNIL GUPTA
    06.02.2024
    Fresh file has been received by way of e-assignment. Let it be
    checked and registered.
    Present:- Complainant in person with Ld. Counsel Sh. Harsh
    Yadav.
    Pre-summoning evidence by way of affidavit has been
    tendered alongwith documents which have been duly exhibited. Vide
    separate statement, pre-summoning evidence of the complainant is
    closed.
    Arguments Heard. Record perused.
    I have gone through the complaint, the dates & events,
    evidence and the documents placed on record. The legal notice was
    issued within the prescribed period and the complaint has also been
    filed within limitation period.
    In view of the above, I am prima facie satisfied that an
    offence under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act against the
    accused has been made out within my jurisdiction.
    Let the accused be summoned through all modes
    including electronic mode on filing of PF/RC-AD and speed
    post/approved courier services, returnable for 17.05.2024.
    Tracking report of the delivery be filed on NDOH.
    (Arjun Kirar)
    MM-04, NI Act, Central District, THC
    06.02.2024
    -- 1 of 1 --
    Order 10
    02 May 2026
    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
    Pdf Text: 42 CC NI ACT / 1254/2024
    Praveen Taparia Vs. Sunil Gupta
    02.05.2026
    Present: Mr. Karan Arora, Ld. Counsel for complainant (Through VC).
    Matter is listed for arguments on application u/s 143A N.I Act/C.E.
    However, none is present on behalf of the accused today. Further,
    adjournment has been sought on behalf of the complainant on the ground that the
    complainant could not be reached due to a family difficulty with the complainant.
    Heard. Considered. Same is allowed for today only.
    Put up for purpose fixed on 18.11.2026.
    (Danveer)
    Judicial Magistrate First Class-04, NI Act
    02.05.2026
    At 12.10 PM
    At this stage, Sh. Sanjeet Kumar and Sh. Karan Gupta, Ld. Counsel for
    the accused have appeared. They have been apprised of proceedings conducted today
    and NDOH fixed in the matter.
    (Danveer)
    Judicial Magistrate First Class-04, NI Act
    02.05.2026
    Steno Purshotam Kumar, Emp. Code 99617087
    -- 1 of 1 --
    Order 9
    22 Nov 2025
    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
    Pdf Text: CC NI ACT 1254/2024
    Praveen Taparia Vs. Sunil Gupta
    (Lahori Gate)
    22.11.2025
    Present: Sh. Kuldeep Rana, Ld. Counsel for the complainant. (Through VC).
    Sh. Manish Kumar, Ld. Counsel for the accused. (Through VC).
    Matter is at the stage of arguments on the application u/s 143 A of NI
    Act/ CE.
    Ld. Counsel for the complainant submits that the witness is not available
    today as he is out of station and has requested for an adjournment to lead CE.
    Arguments heard on the above-said application on behalf of both the
    parties.
    In the interest of justice, one last and final opportunity is granted to the
    complainant to lead CE.
    List the matter for orders on application u/s 143 A of NI Act / CE on
    02.05.2026.
    It is hereby clarified that the pendency of any application shall not be a
    ground to not proceed further on merits with the trial.
    Date is given as per the convenience of both the parties.
    (Danveer)
    Judicial Magistrate First Class-04, NI Act
    22.11.2025
    -- 1 of 1 --
    Order 8
    10 Sept 2025
    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
    Pdf Text: CC NI ACT 1254/2024
    Praveen Taparia Vs. Sunil Gupta
    (Lahori Gate)
    10.09.2025
    Ld. PO is on training today
    Regular Stenographer of this Court is on training today
    Present: Sh. Kuldeep Rana, Ld Counsel for complainant.
    Ms. Deepali Sharma, Ld. Counsel for the accused.
    Ld. Counsel for the accused seeks some time to file the reply to the
    application under section 143A. Last opportunity is being granted to file the same.
    Put for CE/Arguments on 22.11.2025.
    (Gaurav Ujjwal)
    Reliever Judicial Magistrate First Class,
    10.09.2025
    -- 1 of 1 --
    Order 7
    04 Jul 2025
    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
    Pdf Text: CC NI ACT 1254/2024
    Praveen Taparia Vs. Sunil Gupta
    (Lahori Gate)
    04.07.2025
    Present: Sh. Nitin Bhatt, Ld. Counsel for the complainant.
    Accused present through VC.
    Matter is at the stage of CE.
    Reply to the application u/s 143 A not filed.
    Adjournment has been sought on behalf of the complainant on the
    ground that witnesses are not available today. Heard. Considered. Same is allowed for
    today only.
    List the matter for CE on 10.09.2025.
    (Danveer)
    Judicial Magistrate First Class-04, NI Act
    04.07.2025
    -- 1 of 1 --
    Order 6
    22 Mar 2025
    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
    Pdf Text: CC NI ACT / 1254/2024
    Praveen Taparia Vs. Sunil Gupta
    22.03.2025
    Present: Sh. Kuldeep Rana, Ld. Counsel for the complainant.
    None for accused.
    Matter is at the stage of CE.
    Ld. Counsel for the complainant has moved an appliction u/s 143 (A) NI
    Act. Same be taken on record. Copy supplied to the Ld. Counsel for the accused
    through Whatsapp.
    Reply, if any, be filed by the NDOH with advance copy to the opposite
    side.
    Ld. Counsel for the complainant submits that the complainant is not
    available today as he is out of station and has requested for an adjournment.
    Adjournment granted.
    List the matter for reply/ arguments on applicationu/s 143 (A) NI Act/CE
    on 04.07.2025.
    (Abhay Choudhary)
    Judicial Magistrate First Class-04, NI Act
    22.03.2025
    -- 1 of 1 --
    Order 5Full order available
    17 Jan 2025

    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS Pdf Text: CC NI ACT / 1254/2024 Praveen Taparia Vs. Sunil Gupta 17.01.2025 The undersigned is also working as Link JMFC today for two courts Present: Sh. Kuldeep Rana, Ld. Counsel for the complainant. (Through VC) Sh. Aman Durga, Ld. Counsel for the accused. (Through VC) Accused in person. Matter is at the stage of framing of notice. Notice u/s 251 Cr.P.C has been framed against the accused to which he pleaded not guilty…

    Read Full Order
    Order 4
    12 Nov 2024
    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
    Pdf Text: Praveen Taparia v. Sunil Gupta
    CC No. 1254/24
    12.11.2024
    The undersigned is working as Duty MM today.
    Present:- Sh. Kartik Adhikari, Ld. counsel for complainant through VC.
    Sh. Rishabh Gupta, Ld. proxy counsel for accused through VC.
    Matter is at the stage of framing of notice.
    Ld. proxy counsel for accused submits that the main counsel is in
    Bombay and seeks for an adjournment. He also submits that accused is also not
    present today.
    At request on behalf of accused, matter stands adjourned.
    Accused is strictly directed to appear in person on NDOH.
    List the matter on 17.01.2025 for framing of notice.
    (Abhay Choudhary)
    Judicial Magistrate First Class-04, NI Act
    12.11.2024
    -- 1 of 1 --
    Order 3
    24 Aug 2024
    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
    Pdf Text: CC NI ACT 1254/2024
    Praveen Taparia Vs. Sunil Gupta
    24.08.2024
    Present: Sh. Kuldeep Rana, Ld. Counsel for the Complainant.
    Accused in person with Ld. Counsel Sh. Pranav Sharma.
    Matter is at the stage of appearance of accused.
    Vakalatnama has been filed on behalf of the accused.
    Same be taken on record.
    Since the offence is bailable, the accused is granted bail,
    subject to furnishing of bail bonds in the sum of Rs. 30,000/- with one
    surety in the like amount.
    Personal bonds and surety bonds are furnished by the
    accused. Same are accepted. Original RC seen and returned. Copy of
    the same retained on record. Intimation be sent to transport
    department.
    Ld. Counsel for the accused submits that copy of
    complaint and copy of annexed documents have not been supplied to
    the accused. Complainant has supplied the same today itself.
    Ld. Counsel for the accused submits that he has to go to
    SAket Court for an urgent matter and has requested for an
    adjournment. Adjournment granted.
    List the matter for framing of notice on 12.11.2024.
    (Arjun Kirar)
    Judicial Magistrate First Class-04, NI Act
    24.08.2024
    -- 1 of 1 --
    Order 2
    17 May 2024
    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
    Pdf Text: CC NI ACT 1254/2024
    Praveen Taparia Vs. Sunil Gupta
    (Lahori Gate)
    17.05.2024
    Present: Sh. Kuldeep Rana, Ld. Counsel for the Complainant.
    (through VC).
    None for accused.
    Summons issued to the accused received back duly
    served.
    However, none is present on behalf of the accused today.
    Issue BWs against the accused person(s) in the sum of
    Rs. 2,000/- with one surety in the like amount without filing of PF
    returnable on 24.08.2024.
    (Arjun Kirar)
    MM-04, NI Act, Central District, THC
    17.05.2024
    -- 1 of 1 --
    Order 1
    06 Feb 2024
    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
    Pdf Text: Ct. Cases
    PRAVEEN TAPARIA VS. SUNIL GUPTA
    06.02.2024
    Fresh file has been received by way of e-assignment. Let it be
    checked and registered.
    Present:- Complainant in person with Ld. Counsel Sh. Harsh
    Yadav.
    Pre-summoning evidence by way of affidavit has been
    tendered alongwith documents which have been duly exhibited. Vide
    separate statement, pre-summoning evidence of the complainant is
    closed.
    Arguments Heard. Record perused.
    I have gone through the complaint, the dates & events,
    evidence and the documents placed on record. The legal notice was
    issued within the prescribed period and the complaint has also been
    filed within limitation period.
    In view of the above, I am prima facie satisfied that an
    offence under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act against the
    accused has been made out within my jurisdiction.
    Let the accused be summoned through all modes
    including electronic mode on filing of PF/RC-AD and speed
    post/approved courier services, returnable for 17.05.2024.
    Tracking report of the delivery be filed on NDOH.
    (Arjun Kirar)
    MM-04, NI Act, Central District, THC
    06.02.2024
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