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CC NI ACT - Complaint Case 138 NI Act

PANKAJ KUMARVsDEEPAK RAJ

CNR DLCT020345012023778-JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE FIRST CLASS (NI ACT) - 04
Tis Hazari, CMM Court
delhi · Delhi (DL)
CASE DISPOSED
Contested--Compounded
Decision Date: 15th April 2026

TrustJury record updated 14 Oct 2026

Case Overview

Registration Number
540/2024
Registration Date
12 Jan 2024

Advocates

1

For Petitioner

For Respondent

    Not available

    Parties

    2

    Petitioner

    1. 1PANKAJ KUMAR

    Respondent

    1. 1DEEPAK RAJ

    Acts & Sections

    1
    NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS ACT · Sec 138

    Police / FIR Details

    Police Station
    Darya Ganj
    FIR Number / Year
    0

    Case History / Proceedings

    Case History
    Date: 05-02-2024
    Business: fp
    Next Purpose: Misc./ Appearance
    Next Hearing Date: 09-05-2024
    
    Date: 09-05-2024
    Business: fp
    Next Purpose: Charge
    Next Hearing Date: 22-08-2024
    
    Date: 22-08-2024
    Business: fp
    Next Purpose: Prosecution Evidence
    Next Hearing Date: 03-12-2024
    
    Date: 03-12-2024
    Business: fp
    Next Purpose: Prosecution Evidence
    Next Hearing Date: 25-01-2025
    
    Date: 25-01-2025
    Business: fp
    Next Purpose: Misc./ Appearance
    Next Hearing Date: 07-04-2025
    
    Date: 07-04-2025
    Business: fp
    Next Purpose: Misc./ Appearance
    Next Hearing Date: 01-07-2025
    
    Date: 01-07-2025
    Business: fp
    Next Purpose: Misc./ Appearance
    Next Hearing Date: 30-08-2025
    
    Date: 30-08-2025
    Business: fp
    Next Purpose: Charge
    Next Hearing Date: 15-10-2025
    
    Date: 15-10-2025
    Business: fp
    Next Purpose: Prosecution Evidence
    Next Hearing Date: 24-12-2025
    
    Date: 24-12-2025
    Business: fp
    Next Purpose: Statement of Accused
    Next Hearing Date: 25-03-2026
    
    Date: 25-03-2026
    Business: fp
    Next Purpose: Defence Evidence
    Next Hearing Date: 15-04-2026
    
    Date: 15-04-2026
    Business: compounded
    Nature Of Disposal: Compounded
    Disposal Date: 15-04-2026

    Additional Case Details

    Additional Case Details
    Filing Number: 34495/2023
    Filing Date: 19-12-2023
    eFiling Number: ADL20230007690C202300002
    eFiling Date: 13-12-2023
    First Hearing Date: 05th February 2024
    Decision Date: 15th April 2026
    Court Number And Judge: 778-JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE FIRST CLASS (NI ACT) - 04

    Orders

    23
    Final Order 12
    15 Apr 2026
    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
    Pdf Text: 32 CC NI ACT / 540/2024
    Pankaj Kumar Vs. Deepak Raj
    15.04.2026
    Present: Mr. Anil Kumar, Ld. Counsel for complainant with complainant.
    Mr. Ranjan Kumar, Ld. Counsel for accused with accused (Through VC).
    Complainant submits that the matter has been settled and complainant
    has received full and final payment from the accused in the present matter.
    Separate statement of the complainant recorded to this effect. Statement
    perused. The undersigned is satisfied with the same.
    Therefore, the present complaint case is disposed of as compounded u/s
    147 NI Act. Accused is acquitted. Surety discharged. Original documents, if any, be
    released to the rightful owner after cancellation of endorsement.
    In view of the amicable settlement between the parties, the previous cost
    imposed on the accused stands waived of.
    File be consigned to Record Room after due compliance.
    (Danveer)
    Judicial Magistrate First Class-04, NI Act
    15.04.2026
    Steno Purshotam Kumar, Emp. Code 99617087
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    Interim Order 11Full order available
    25 Mar 2026

    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS Pdf Text: 40 CC NI ACT / 540/2024 Pankaj Kumar Vs. Deepak Raj 25.03.2026 (Regular Stenographer of this court is on leave). Present: Sh. Anil Kumar, Ld. Counsel for complainant (Through VC). Complainant in person. Sh. Ranjan Kumar, Ld. Counsel for accused (Through VC). Matter is listed for recording of statement of accused u/s 313 Cr.P.C. Statement of accused under Section 313 Cr.P.C. (Section 351 BNSS) recorded. Accused submits that they will lead defence…

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    Interim Order 10Full order available
    24 Dec 2025

    Order Details: COPY OF ORDER Pdf Text: 46 CC NI ACT / 540/2024 Pankaj Kumar Vs. Deepak Raj 24.12.2025 (Regular Stenographer of this court is on leave). Present: Sh. Anil Kumar, Ld. Counsel for complainant (Through VC). Complainant in person. Sh. Ranjan Sharma, Ld. Counsel for the accused along with accused (Through VC). Matter is listed for C.E. Medical documents not furnished on behalf of the accused in compliance to the last order. In view of the same, a cost…

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    Interim Order 9Full order available
    15 Oct 2025

    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS Pdf Text: CC NI ACT 540/2024 Pankaj Kumar Vs. Deepak Raj (Darya Ganj) 15.10.2025 Present: Complainant in person with Ld. Counsel Sh. Anil Kumar. Sh. Ranjan Sharma, Ld. Counsel for accused.(Through VC) Matter is at the stage of payment/ verification of payment. Medical documents in compliance to last order not filed. In view of the same, a cost of Rs. 1000/- is imposed on the accused to be payable to the complainant on or…

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    Interim Order 8Full order available
    30 Aug 2025

    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS Pdf Text: CC NI ACT 540/2024 Pankaj Kumar Vs. Deepak Raj (Darya Ganj) 30.08.2025 Present: Sh. Anil Kumar, Ld. Counsel for the complainant. (Through VC). Complainant in person. Sh. Ranjan Sharma, Ld. Counsel for the accused. (Through VC). Sh. Anmol Jain, Ld. Proxy Counsel for the accused. Accused is absent. Matter is at the stage of payment/ verification of payment. Oral exemption has been sought on behalf of the accused on medical grounds. Heard.…

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    Interim Order 7
    01 Jul 2025
    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
    Pdf Text: CC NI ACT 540/2024
    Pankaj Kumar Vs. Deepak Raj
    (Darya Ganj)
    01.07.2025
    Present: Complainant in person with Ld. Counsel Sh. Anil Kumar.
    Sh. Ranjan Sharma, Ld. Counsel for the accused.
    Accused in person.
    Matter is at the stage of payment/ verification of payment.
    Ld. Counsel for the complainant submits that an amount of Rs.
    1,26,000/- is still remaining to be paid by the accused.
    Ld. Counsel for the accused submits that a final opportunity may be
    given to the accused to make the payment.
    In the interest of justice, one last and final opportunity is granted to the
    accused to make the payment, failing which, the matter shall be proceeded on mertis.
    Put up for purpose fixed on 30.08.2025.
    (Danveer)
    Judicial Magistrate First Class-04, NI Act
    01.07.2025
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    Interim Order 6
    07 Apr 2025
    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
    Pdf Text: CC NI ACT / 540/2024
    Pankaj Kumar Vs. Deepak Raj
    07.04.2025
    Present: Complainant in person with Ld. Counsel Sh. Anil Kumar.
    Sh. Ranjan Sharma, Ld. Counsel for the accused. (Through VC).
    Accused in person.
    Matter is at the stage of payment/ verification of payment.
    Ld. Counsel for the accused submits that the accused has further paid Rs.
    20,000/- to the complainant.
    Ld. Counsel for the complainant the accused is not making payment to
    the complainant as per settlement.
    Ld. Counsel for the accused submits that the accused failed to make the
    payment to the complainant due to financial constraints and requests that some more
    time be given to the accused to make the same. Time granted till NDOH.
    List the matter for payment/ verification of payment on 01.07.2025.
    (Abhay Choudhary)
    Judicial Magistrate First Class-04, NI Act
    07.04.2025
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    Interim Order 5
    25 Jan 2025
    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
    Pdf Text: CC NI ACT / 540/2024
    Pankaj Kumar Vs. Deepak Raj
    25.01.2025
    Present: Complainant in person with Ld. Counsel Sh. Anil Kumar.
    Accused in person with Ld. Counsel Sh. Ranjan Sharma.
    Today, both the parties have settled the present matter for a total sum of
    Rs. 2 lakhs to be paid by the accused to the complainant on or before 25.03.2025. A
    joint statement of both the the parties has been recorded separately.
    List the matter for payment/verification of payment on 07.04.2025.
    (Abhay Choudhary)
    Judicial Magistrate First Class-04, NI Act
    25.01.2025
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    Interim Order 4
    03 Dec 2024
    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
    Pdf Text: CC NI ACT / 540/2024
    Pankaj Kumar Vs. Deepak Raj
    (Darya Ganj)
    03.12.2024
    Present: Complainant in person with Ld. Counsel Sh. Anil Kumar.
    Sh. Ranjan Sharma, Ld. Counsel for the accused. (Through VC).
    Accused is absent.
    Matter is at the stage of CE.
    Adjournment sought on behalf of Ld. Counsel for the accused that he is
    in another court due to which, he cannot appear today. Adjournment granted.
    No reason is forthcoming for the absence of the accused.
    In view of the same, 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
    NDOH.
    List the matter for CE on 25.01.2025.
    (Abhay Choudhary)
    Judicial Magistrate First Class-04, NI Act
    03.12.2024
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    Interim Order 3Full order available
    22 Aug 2024

    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS Pdf Text: CC NI ACT 540/2024 Pankaj Kumar Vs. Deepak Raj (Darya Ganj) 22.08.2024 Present: Complainant in person with Ld. Counsel Sh. Anil Kumar. Accused in person with Ld. Counsel Sh. Rahul. Matter is at the stage of furnishing of bail bonds/ framing of notice. Since the offence is bailable, the accused is granted bail, subject to furnishing of bail bonds in the sum of Rs. 15,000/- with one surety in the like amount.…

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    Interim Order 2
    09 May 2024
    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
    Pdf Text: CC NI ACT 540/2024
    Pankaj Kumar Vs. Deepak Raj
    (Darya Ganj)
    09.05.2024
    Present: Complainant in person with Ld. Counsels Sh. Meesu
    Sudhir Tomar and Sh. Anil Kumar.
    Sh. Ranjan Sharma, Ld. Counsel for the accused.
    (through VC). (mobile number 9810762404)
    Matter is at the stage of appearance of accused.
    Ld. Counsel for the accused submits that the accused is
    from Kanpur and he has received the summons yesterday only and
    that is why, he could not appear today physically and has requested for
    an adjournment. Adjournment granted.
    Ld. Counsel for the accused submits that copy of
    complaint and copy of annexed documents have not been supplied to
    him. Complainant is directed to supply the same to Ld. Counsel for
    the accused prior to NODH.
    List the matter for furnishing of bail bonds / framing of
    notice 22.08.2024.
    (Arjun Kirar)
    MM-04, NI Act, Central District, THC
    09.05.2024
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    Interim Order 1
    05 Feb 2024
    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
    Pdf Text: CC NI ACT 540/2024
    Pankaj Kumar Vs. Deepak Raj
    05.02.2024
    Fresh file has been received by way of e-assignment. Let it be
    checked and registered.
    Present: Complainant in person with Ld. Counsel Sh. Anil Kumar.
    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 09.05.2024.
    Tracking report of the delivery be filed on NDOH.
    (Arjun Kirar)
    MM-04, NI Act, Central District, THC
    05.02.2024
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    Order 11Full order available
    25 Mar 2026

    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS Pdf Text: 40 CC NI ACT / 540/2024 Pankaj Kumar Vs. Deepak Raj 25.03.2026 (Regular Stenographer of this court is on leave). Present: Sh. Anil Kumar, Ld. Counsel for complainant (Through VC). Complainant in person. Sh. Ranjan Kumar, Ld. Counsel for accused (Through VC). Matter is listed for recording of statement of accused u/s 313 Cr.P.C. Statement of accused under Section 313 Cr.P.C. (Section 351 BNSS) recorded. Accused submits that they will lead defence…

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    Order 10Full order available
    24 Dec 2025

    Order Details: COPY OF ORDER Pdf Text: 46 CC NI ACT / 540/2024 Pankaj Kumar Vs. Deepak Raj 24.12.2025 (Regular Stenographer of this court is on leave). Present: Sh. Anil Kumar, Ld. Counsel for complainant (Through VC). Complainant in person. Sh. Ranjan Sharma, Ld. Counsel for the accused along with accused (Through VC). Matter is listed for C.E. Medical documents not furnished on behalf of the accused in compliance to the last order. In view of the same, a cost…

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    Order 9Full order available
    15 Oct 2025

    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS Pdf Text: CC NI ACT 540/2024 Pankaj Kumar Vs. Deepak Raj (Darya Ganj) 15.10.2025 Present: Complainant in person with Ld. Counsel Sh. Anil Kumar. Sh. Ranjan Sharma, Ld. Counsel for accused.(Through VC) Matter is at the stage of payment/ verification of payment. Medical documents in compliance to last order not filed. In view of the same, a cost of Rs. 1000/- is imposed on the accused to be payable to the complainant on or…

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    Order 8Full order available
    30 Aug 2025

    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS Pdf Text: CC NI ACT 540/2024 Pankaj Kumar Vs. Deepak Raj (Darya Ganj) 30.08.2025 Present: Sh. Anil Kumar, Ld. Counsel for the complainant. (Through VC). Complainant in person. Sh. Ranjan Sharma, Ld. Counsel for the accused. (Through VC). Sh. Anmol Jain, Ld. Proxy Counsel for the accused. Accused is absent. Matter is at the stage of payment/ verification of payment. Oral exemption has been sought on behalf of the accused on medical grounds. Heard.…

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    Order 7
    01 Jul 2025
    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
    Pdf Text: CC NI ACT 540/2024
    Pankaj Kumar Vs. Deepak Raj
    (Darya Ganj)
    01.07.2025
    Present: Complainant in person with Ld. Counsel Sh. Anil Kumar.
    Sh. Ranjan Sharma, Ld. Counsel for the accused.
    Accused in person.
    Matter is at the stage of payment/ verification of payment.
    Ld. Counsel for the complainant submits that an amount of Rs.
    1,26,000/- is still remaining to be paid by the accused.
    Ld. Counsel for the accused submits that a final opportunity may be
    given to the accused to make the payment.
    In the interest of justice, one last and final opportunity is granted to the
    accused to make the payment, failing which, the matter shall be proceeded on mertis.
    Put up for purpose fixed on 30.08.2025.
    (Danveer)
    Judicial Magistrate First Class-04, NI Act
    01.07.2025
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    Order 6
    07 Apr 2025
    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
    Pdf Text: CC NI ACT / 540/2024
    Pankaj Kumar Vs. Deepak Raj
    07.04.2025
    Present: Complainant in person with Ld. Counsel Sh. Anil Kumar.
    Sh. Ranjan Sharma, Ld. Counsel for the accused. (Through VC).
    Accused in person.
    Matter is at the stage of payment/ verification of payment.
    Ld. Counsel for the accused submits that the accused has further paid Rs.
    20,000/- to the complainant.
    Ld. Counsel for the complainant the accused is not making payment to
    the complainant as per settlement.
    Ld. Counsel for the accused submits that the accused failed to make the
    payment to the complainant due to financial constraints and requests that some more
    time be given to the accused to make the same. Time granted till NDOH.
    List the matter for payment/ verification of payment on 01.07.2025.
    (Abhay Choudhary)
    Judicial Magistrate First Class-04, NI Act
    07.04.2025
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    Order 5
    25 Jan 2025
    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
    Pdf Text: CC NI ACT / 540/2024
    Pankaj Kumar Vs. Deepak Raj
    25.01.2025
    Present: Complainant in person with Ld. Counsel Sh. Anil Kumar.
    Accused in person with Ld. Counsel Sh. Ranjan Sharma.
    Today, both the parties have settled the present matter for a total sum of
    Rs. 2 lakhs to be paid by the accused to the complainant on or before 25.03.2025. A
    joint statement of both the the parties has been recorded separately.
    List the matter for payment/verification of payment on 07.04.2025.
    (Abhay Choudhary)
    Judicial Magistrate First Class-04, NI Act
    25.01.2025
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    Order 4
    03 Dec 2024
    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
    Pdf Text: CC NI ACT / 540/2024
    Pankaj Kumar Vs. Deepak Raj
    (Darya Ganj)
    03.12.2024
    Present: Complainant in person with Ld. Counsel Sh. Anil Kumar.
    Sh. Ranjan Sharma, Ld. Counsel for the accused. (Through VC).
    Accused is absent.
    Matter is at the stage of CE.
    Adjournment sought on behalf of Ld. Counsel for the accused that he is
    in another court due to which, he cannot appear today. Adjournment granted.
    No reason is forthcoming for the absence of the accused.
    In view of the same, 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
    NDOH.
    List the matter for CE on 25.01.2025.
    (Abhay Choudhary)
    Judicial Magistrate First Class-04, NI Act
    03.12.2024
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    Order 3Full order available
    22 Aug 2024

    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS Pdf Text: CC NI ACT 540/2024 Pankaj Kumar Vs. Deepak Raj (Darya Ganj) 22.08.2024 Present: Complainant in person with Ld. Counsel Sh. Anil Kumar. Accused in person with Ld. Counsel Sh. Rahul. Matter is at the stage of furnishing of bail bonds/ framing of notice. Since the offence is bailable, the accused is granted bail, subject to furnishing of bail bonds in the sum of Rs. 15,000/- with one surety in the like amount.…

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    Order 2
    09 May 2024
    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
    Pdf Text: CC NI ACT 540/2024
    Pankaj Kumar Vs. Deepak Raj
    (Darya Ganj)
    09.05.2024
    Present: Complainant in person with Ld. Counsels Sh. Meesu
    Sudhir Tomar and Sh. Anil Kumar.
    Sh. Ranjan Sharma, Ld. Counsel for the accused.
    (through VC). (mobile number 9810762404)
    Matter is at the stage of appearance of accused.
    Ld. Counsel for the accused submits that the accused is
    from Kanpur and he has received the summons yesterday only and
    that is why, he could not appear today physically and has requested for
    an adjournment. Adjournment granted.
    Ld. Counsel for the accused submits that copy of
    complaint and copy of annexed documents have not been supplied to
    him. Complainant is directed to supply the same to Ld. Counsel for
    the accused prior to NODH.
    List the matter for furnishing of bail bonds / framing of
    notice 22.08.2024.
    (Arjun Kirar)
    MM-04, NI Act, Central District, THC
    09.05.2024
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    Order 1
    05 Feb 2024
    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
    Pdf Text: CC NI ACT 540/2024
    Pankaj Kumar Vs. Deepak Raj
    05.02.2024
    Fresh file has been received by way of e-assignment. Let it be
    checked and registered.
    Present: Complainant in person with Ld. Counsel Sh. Anil Kumar.
    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 09.05.2024.
    Tracking report of the delivery be filed on NDOH.
    (Arjun Kirar)
    MM-04, NI Act, Central District, THC
    05.02.2024
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