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Order 5 · 01 Apr 2026 · CNR DLCT021103372024
Order Details: COPY OF ORDER Pdf Text: 21 CC NI ACT / 14567/2024 LOVELEEN SETHI Vs. BHAN SINGH /0 (Subzi Mandi) 01.04.2026 Present: Sh Mohit, Ld counsel for the complainant (9810626750 8800754054) Proposed accused through VC. Sh Dharmendra kumar Ld counsel for the proposed accused through VC. (98110 80190) Matter is at the stage of consideration. 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. Accordingly, 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, therefore, his formal summoning is hereby dispensed with. At this stage, It is jointly submitted that there are chances of amicable settlement between the parties and it is requested that the matter be referred to Mediation Centre. Vide referral form, both the parties are directed to appear before Mediation Centre on 18.04.2026 at 02 PM. Be put up for settlement, if any/framing of notice/furnishing of bail bonds on 06.08.2026. In case, matter remains unsettled, accused shall appear in person on the NDOH. (Navdeep Gupta) JMFC (NI Act-02)/Central THC/Delhi/01.04.2026 -- 1 of 1 --