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Order 1 · 08 Oct 2026 · CNR DLCT020313372026
Order Details: COPY OF ORDER Pdf Text: 49) Cc NI ACT 10356/2026 Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited Vs. Vikram Kumar / () CNR No: DLCT020313372026 08.10.2026 Fresh case received by way of assignment. It be checked and registered as per rules. Present: Proposed AR of the complainant with Ld proxy counsel. Ld counsel for proposed accused ( on memo of appearance) This is a fresh case. In the light of recent judgment of Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in “Sanjabij Tari v. Kishore S. Borcar & Anr., 2025 LiveLaw (SC) 952”, there shall be no requirement to issue summons to the accused in terms of Section 223 of BNSS i.e., at the pre-cognizance stage. Hence, appearance of proposed accused is hereby dispensed with. An application for substitution of AR along with copy of POA has been filed on behalf of the complainant. Same is taken on record. Submissions heard. Record perused. In view of the above, previous AR stands substituted with new AR namely Sh B K Jain. Arguments heard on point of summoning. Following the law laid down in A. C. Narayanan Vs. State of Maharashtra & Anr. (2014) 11 SCC 790 and in view of complaint; documents produced with respect to return of cheque on dishonourment and service of legal demand notice; and verification in the form of affidavit of evidence, there are sufficient grounds for proceeding further against accused for offence punishable under Section 138 NI Act. Since the accused has entered his appearance through his counsel, therefore, his formal summoning is hereby dispensed with. Ld. Counsel for the accused submits that complete set of documents is not available with the accused. Ld. Counsel for the complainant submits that he shall supply the same to the accused. Be put up for framing of notice/furnishing of bail bonds on 19.03.2027. (Navdeep Gupta) JMFC(NI Act-02)/Central Delhi/08.10.2026(V) -- 1 of 1 --