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Order 8 · 10 Feb 2026 · CNR DLCT020278222024
Order Details: COPY OF ORDER Pdf Text: 25CC NI ACT/8529/2024 CNR NO.:-DLCT020278222024 RAJ KUMAR CHAURASIA VS. MANISH JAIN 10.02.2026 Present : Sh.Daksh Sharma, Ld. Counsel for the complainant. Complainant in person. Sh.Varun Parashar, Ld. Counsel for the accused. Accused in person. In compliance of previous order, air ticket seen and returned back. Notice u/s 251 Cr. P.C. framed against the accused no.1 and 2 for the offence u/s 138 NI Act to which he has pleaded not guilty and claimed trial. Admission/ denial of documents done u/s 294 Cr. P.C.In view of the admission of the accused of his signature on the cheque, bank return memo and the address appearing on the legal demand notice, witnesses cited in list of witnesses by complainant at serial no.2 and 3 stand dropped from said list. Considering the defense taken by accused as triable issues have been raised and it is essential that the version of complainant is subjected to the rigorous of the cross-examination for eliciting the truth, therefore, accused is granted opportunity to cross-examine the complainant u/s 145(2) NI Act. Further, this Court does not deem it desirable / appropriate to try the case summarily since sentence for imprisonment exceeding one year may have to be passed if trial results in conviction. Contd…. -- 1 of 2 -- Page-2 Hence, this case would be tried as summons trial case. Both the parties submit that they want to explore the possibility of settlement and request is made for referring the matter to mediation cell. Since there is a scope for settlement in the present case, the present matter is referred to mediation cell, in view of circular number 615-815/DMC/THC/ Delhi dated 07.01.2026, in view of Mediation ‘For the nation 2.O campaign’. Accordingly, both the parties alongwith counsels are directed to appear before the Mediation Cell, Central District, Tis Hazari Courts on 28.02.2026 at 2:00 PM else heavy costs shall be imposed upon the defaulting party. Ahlmad is directed to do the needful. Put up for report on compromise (if any)/CE 27.04.2026. (Ravisha Sidana) JMFC, NI Act-06, Central District, THC 10.02.2026 -- 2 of 2 --
