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CC NI ACT - Complaint Case 138 NI Act

M/S BATTA BOOKS PVT. LTD.VsM/ S BRIGHT DISTRIBUTING AGENCY

CNR DLCT020241932023508-JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE FIRST CLASS (NI ACT) - 01
Tis Hazari, CMM Court
delhi · Delhi (DL)
PENDING

TrustJury record updated 14 Oct 2026

Case Overview

Registration Number
8036/2023
Registration Date
26 Oct 2023
Next Hearing Date
07 Jun 2027
Case Stage
Misc./ Appearance

Advocates

1

For Petitioner

For Respondent

    Not available

    Parties

    2

    Acts & Sections

    1
    NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS ACT · Sec 138 · NIA · SECTION

    Case History / Proceedings

    Case History
    Date: 26-10-2023
    Business: fp
    Next Purpose: Misc./ Appearance
    Next Hearing Date: 15-01-2024
    
    Date: 15-01-2024
    Business: fp
    Next Purpose: Misc./ Appearance
    Next Hearing Date: 09-05-2024
    
    Date: 09-05-2024
    Business: FP
    Next Purpose: Misc./ Appearance
    Next Hearing Date: 05-10-2024
    
    Date: 05-10-2024
    Business: f.p
    Next Purpose: Misc./ Appearance
    Next Hearing Date: 13-02-2025
    
    Date: 13-02-2025
    Business: fp
    Next Purpose: Misc./ Appearance
    Next Hearing Date: 23-05-2025
    
    Date: 23-05-2025
    Business: fp
    Next Purpose: Misc./ Appearance
    Next Hearing Date: 08-09-2025
    
    Date: 08-09-2025
    Business: fp
    Next Purpose: Misc./ Appearance
    Next Hearing Date: 04-02-2026
    
    Date: 04-02-2026
    Business: fp
    Reason For Adjournment: Accused Absent
    Next Purpose: Misc./ Appearance
    Next Hearing Date: 02-09-2026
    
    Date: 02-09-2026
    Business: fp
    Reason For Adjournment: Accused Absent
    Next Purpose: Misc./ Appearance
    Next Hearing Date: 07-06-2027

    Additional Case Details

    Additional Case Details
    Filing Number: 24187/2023
    Filing Date: 28-09-2023
    eFiling Number: ECDLCT02083862023
    eFiling Date: 28-09-2023
    First Hearing Date: 26th October 2023
    Court Number And Judge: 508-JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE FIRST CLASS (NI ACT) - 01

    Orders

    14
    Interim Order 7
    02 Sept 2026
    Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
    Pdf Text: 6 CC NI ACT 8036/2023
    M/S BATTA BOOKS PVT. LTD. Vs. M/ S BRIGHT DISTRIBUTING AGENCY
    02.09.2026
    Present: Ms. Sanya Soni, Ld. Counsel for complainant (through VC).
    None for accused proprietor.
    Fresh address of the accused has not been filed.
    At request, one more opportunity is granted to file the fresh address of
    the accused/affidavit of physical verification of address of accused.
    Previously, summons were unserved upon accused.
    Put up for filing the fresh address of the accused/affidavit of physical
    verification of address of accused on 07.06.2027.
    (URVI GUPTA)
    J.M.F.C.-01(N.I.Act)/Central,
    THC/Delhi/02.09.2026
    -- 1 of 1 --
    Interim Order 6
    04 Feb 2026
    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
    Pdf Text: 7 CC NI ACT 8036/2023
    M/S BATTA BOOKS PVT. LTD. Vs. M/ S BRIGHT DISTRIBUTING AGENCY
    04.02.2026
    VC of this court is not working today.
    Present: Ms. Sanya Soni, Ld. Counsel for the complainant.
    AR Sh. Neeraj Batta in person.
    None for the accused proprietor.
    BWs issued against the accused received back unexecuted with the
    report that on all the visits, no information about the accused could be found. It was
    stated that no firm in the name of the accused can be located. Statement of witness
    has been annexed.
    Previously even summons received back with a report “addressee left”
    Complainant is directed to file the fresh address of the
    accused/affidavit of physical verification of accused.
    Put up for furnishing of the same on 02.09.2026.
    (URVI GUPTA)
    J.M.F.C.-01(N.I.Act)/Central,
    THC/Delhi/04.02.2026
    -- 1 of 1 --
    Interim Order 5
    08 Sept 2025
    Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
    Pdf Text: 7 CC NI ACT 8036/2023
    M/S BATTA BOOKS PVT. LTD. Vs M/ S BRIGHT DISTRIBUTING AGENCY
    08.09.2025
    No adverse order is being passed today as lawyers are abstaining from work due
    to ongoing strike.
    Present: Ld. Proxy Counsel for the complainant through VC
    None for accused.
    Complainant has e-mailed the proof of service of summons. She is
    directed to file the original postal receipts and tracking on NDOH.
    Original postal receipts and tracking report on summons filed on
    behalf of complainant with the report ‘
    addressee left without instructions’. Taken
    on record.
    None has appeared on behalf of accused despite deemed service.
    Let bailable warrants in the sum of Rs. 10,000/-, be issued against
    the accused, with one surety of like amount, through the SHO concerned, on
    filing of PF within 2 months, returnable on NDOH.
    Complainant is directed to supply the soft copy of complaint and
    documents to the accused well in time.
    Put up for appearance of accused/ framing of notice/ furnishing of
    surety/ further proceedings on 04.02.2026.
    (URVI GUPTA)
    J.M.F.C.-01(N.I.Act)/Central,
    THC/Delhi/08.09.2025
    -- 1 of 1 --
    Interim Order 4
    23 May 2025
    Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
    Pdf Text: 8 CC NI ACT 8036/2023
    M/S BATTA BOOKS PVT. LTD. Vs. M/ S BRIGHT DISTRIBUTING
    AGENCY
    23.05.2025
    Today, the undersigned is also working as Duty JMFC.
    Present: Sh. Sachin Kumar & Ms. Sanya Soni, Ld. Counsel for the
    complainant.
    None for accused.
    Summons issued against the accused not received back.
    Be awaited.
    In the meantime, let fresh summons be issued against the accused,
    in terms of previous order, on filing of PF within 30 days, through all modes,
    returnable for NDOH.
    Be put up for further proceedings on 08.09.2025.
    (ARADHANA)
    J.M.F.C.-01(N.I.Act)/Central,
    THC/Delhi/23.05.2025
    -- 1 of 1 --
    Interim Order 3
    13 Feb 2025
    Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
    Pdf Text: 8 CC NI ACT 8036/2023
    M/S BATTA BOOKS PVT. LTD. Vs. M/ S BRIGHT DISTRIBUTING
    AGENCY
    13.02.2025
    Present: Ms. Sanya Soni, Ld. Counsel for the complainant.
    None for accused.
    Summons issued against the accused not received back.
    Be awaited.
    In the meantime, let fresh summons be issued against the accused,
    in terms of previous order, on filing of PF, through all modes, returnable for
    NDOH.
    Be put up for further proceedings on 23.05.2025.
    (ARADHANA)
    J.M.F.C.01(N.I.Act)/Central,
    THC/Delhi/13.02.2025
    -- 1 of 1 --
    Interim Order 2
    09 May 2024
    Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
    Pdf Text: 9 CC NI ACT 8036/2023
    M/S BATTA BOOKS PVT. LTD. Vs. M/ S BRIGHT DISTRIBUTING
    AGENCY
    09.05.2024
    Present: Sh. Meeshu Sudhir Tomar alongwith Sh. Sachin Kumar, Ld.
    Counsel for the complainant.
    None for accused.
    Vakalatnama is filed on behalf of complainant. Taken on record.
    Summons could not be issued due to non filing of PF.
    Last and final opportunity is granted to the complainant to take
    steps for issuance of summons against the accused/ filing PF.
    In the meantime, let fresh summons be issued against the accused,
    in terms of previous order, on filing of PF, returnable for NDOH.
    Be put up for further proceedings on 05.10.2024.
    (NITISH KUMAR SHARMA)
    M.M.01(N.I.Act)/Central,
    THC/Delhi/09.05.2024
    -- 1 of 1 --
    Interim Order 1
    15 Jan 2024
    Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
    Pdf Text: 13 CC NI ACT 8036/2023
    M/S BATTA BOOKS PVT. LTD. Vs. M/ S BRIGHT DISTRIBUTING
    AGENCY
    15.01.2024
    Present: Sh. Meeshu Sudhir Tomar, Ld. Counsel for the complainant.
    None for accused.
    Vakalatnama is filed on behalf of complainant. Taken on record.
    Summons could not be issued due to non filing of PF.
    Last and final opportunity is granted to the complainant to take
    steps for issuance of summons against the accused/ filing PF.
    In the meantime, let fresh summons be issued against the accused,
    in terms of previous order, on filing of PF, returnable for NDOH.
    Be put up for further proceedings on 09.05.2024.
    (NITISH KUMAR SHARMA)
    M.M.01(N.I.Act)/Central,
    THC/Delhi/15.01.2024
    -- 1 of 1 --
    Order 7
    02 Sept 2026
    Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
    Pdf Text: 6 CC NI ACT 8036/2023
    M/S BATTA BOOKS PVT. LTD. Vs. M/ S BRIGHT DISTRIBUTING AGENCY
    02.09.2026
    Present: Ms. Sanya Soni, Ld. Counsel for complainant (through VC).
    None for accused proprietor.
    Fresh address of the accused has not been filed.
    At request, one more opportunity is granted to file the fresh address of
    the accused/affidavit of physical verification of address of accused.
    Previously, summons were unserved upon accused.
    Put up for filing the fresh address of the accused/affidavit of physical
    verification of address of accused on 07.06.2027.
    (URVI GUPTA)
    J.M.F.C.-01(N.I.Act)/Central,
    THC/Delhi/02.09.2026
    -- 1 of 1 --
    Order 6
    04 Feb 2026
    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
    Pdf Text: 7 CC NI ACT 8036/2023
    M/S BATTA BOOKS PVT. LTD. Vs. M/ S BRIGHT DISTRIBUTING AGENCY
    04.02.2026
    VC of this court is not working today.
    Present: Ms. Sanya Soni, Ld. Counsel for the complainant.
    AR Sh. Neeraj Batta in person.
    None for the accused proprietor.
    BWs issued against the accused received back unexecuted with the
    report that on all the visits, no information about the accused could be found. It was
    stated that no firm in the name of the accused can be located. Statement of witness
    has been annexed.
    Previously even summons received back with a report “addressee left”
    Complainant is directed to file the fresh address of the
    accused/affidavit of physical verification of accused.
    Put up for furnishing of the same on 02.09.2026.
    (URVI GUPTA)
    J.M.F.C.-01(N.I.Act)/Central,
    THC/Delhi/04.02.2026
    -- 1 of 1 --
    Order 5
    08 Sept 2025
    Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
    Pdf Text: 7 CC NI ACT 8036/2023
    M/S BATTA BOOKS PVT. LTD. Vs M/ S BRIGHT DISTRIBUTING AGENCY
    08.09.2025
    No adverse order is being passed today as lawyers are abstaining from work due
    to ongoing strike.
    Present: Ld. Proxy Counsel for the complainant through VC
    None for accused.
    Complainant has e-mailed the proof of service of summons. She is
    directed to file the original postal receipts and tracking on NDOH.
    Original postal receipts and tracking report on summons filed on
    behalf of complainant with the report ‘
    addressee left without instructions’. Taken
    on record.
    None has appeared on behalf of accused despite deemed service.
    Let bailable warrants in the sum of Rs. 10,000/-, be issued against
    the accused, with one surety of like amount, through the SHO concerned, on
    filing of PF within 2 months, returnable on NDOH.
    Complainant is directed to supply the soft copy of complaint and
    documents to the accused well in time.
    Put up for appearance of accused/ framing of notice/ furnishing of
    surety/ further proceedings on 04.02.2026.
    (URVI GUPTA)
    J.M.F.C.-01(N.I.Act)/Central,
    THC/Delhi/08.09.2025
    -- 1 of 1 --
    Order 4
    23 May 2025
    Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
    Pdf Text: 8 CC NI ACT 8036/2023
    M/S BATTA BOOKS PVT. LTD. Vs. M/ S BRIGHT DISTRIBUTING
    AGENCY
    23.05.2025
    Today, the undersigned is also working as Duty JMFC.
    Present: Sh. Sachin Kumar & Ms. Sanya Soni, Ld. Counsel for the
    complainant.
    None for accused.
    Summons issued against the accused not received back.
    Be awaited.
    In the meantime, let fresh summons be issued against the accused,
    in terms of previous order, on filing of PF within 30 days, through all modes,
    returnable for NDOH.
    Be put up for further proceedings on 08.09.2025.
    (ARADHANA)
    J.M.F.C.-01(N.I.Act)/Central,
    THC/Delhi/23.05.2025
    -- 1 of 1 --
    Order 3
    13 Feb 2025
    Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
    Pdf Text: 8 CC NI ACT 8036/2023
    M/S BATTA BOOKS PVT. LTD. Vs. M/ S BRIGHT DISTRIBUTING
    AGENCY
    13.02.2025
    Present: Ms. Sanya Soni, Ld. Counsel for the complainant.
    None for accused.
    Summons issued against the accused not received back.
    Be awaited.
    In the meantime, let fresh summons be issued against the accused,
    in terms of previous order, on filing of PF, through all modes, returnable for
    NDOH.
    Be put up for further proceedings on 23.05.2025.
    (ARADHANA)
    J.M.F.C.01(N.I.Act)/Central,
    THC/Delhi/13.02.2025
    -- 1 of 1 --
    Order 2
    09 May 2024
    Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
    Pdf Text: 9 CC NI ACT 8036/2023
    M/S BATTA BOOKS PVT. LTD. Vs. M/ S BRIGHT DISTRIBUTING
    AGENCY
    09.05.2024
    Present: Sh. Meeshu Sudhir Tomar alongwith Sh. Sachin Kumar, Ld.
    Counsel for the complainant.
    None for accused.
    Vakalatnama is filed on behalf of complainant. Taken on record.
    Summons could not be issued due to non filing of PF.
    Last and final opportunity is granted to the complainant to take
    steps for issuance of summons against the accused/ filing PF.
    In the meantime, let fresh summons be issued against the accused,
    in terms of previous order, on filing of PF, returnable for NDOH.
    Be put up for further proceedings on 05.10.2024.
    (NITISH KUMAR SHARMA)
    M.M.01(N.I.Act)/Central,
    THC/Delhi/09.05.2024
    -- 1 of 1 --
    Order 1
    15 Jan 2024
    Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
    Pdf Text: 13 CC NI ACT 8036/2023
    M/S BATTA BOOKS PVT. LTD. Vs. M/ S BRIGHT DISTRIBUTING
    AGENCY
    15.01.2024
    Present: Sh. Meeshu Sudhir Tomar, Ld. Counsel for the complainant.
    None for accused.
    Vakalatnama is filed on behalf of complainant. Taken on record.
    Summons could not be issued due to non filing of PF.
    Last and final opportunity is granted to the complainant to take
    steps for issuance of summons against the accused/ filing PF.
    In the meantime, let fresh summons be issued against the accused,
    in terms of previous order, on filing of PF, returnable for NDOH.
    Be put up for further proceedings on 09.05.2024.
    (NITISH KUMAR SHARMA)
    M.M.01(N.I.Act)/Central,
    THC/Delhi/15.01.2024
    -- 1 of 1 --

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