Interim Order 2

Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
Pdf Text: Court of Sh. Divyam Lila, Ld. MM (MCD), Date of Order 13.01.2026
East, KKD, Delhi.
31 CC NI ACT / 3384/2025 Bhawna Bhakuni Vs. Rajender Aggarwal /0 (Mandawali)
Present: Complainant with Ld. Counsel.
None for the accused.
Stage : The matter is at the stage for consideration on case.
Proceedings : It is noted that the complainant has filed multiple complaints under Section 138
of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NI Act), against the accused persons, pertaining to
dishonour of cheques issued in connection with the same underlying agreement. The details of
these complaints. It is orally stated by the complainant.
• For the purpose of determining whether these matters warrant consolidation or transfer
under Section 142A of the NI Act (as inserted by the Negotiable Instruments
(Amendment) Act, 2015), which empowers the Court to transfer pending cases to a
single Court for trial where multiple complaints arise from the same transaction, it is
essential to ascertain the complete list of all such complaints filed by the complainant
against the accused persons, along with their respective dates of first filing and
registration. This information is necessary to evaluate the applicability of Section 142A
and to pass appropriate orders thereon, ensuring judicial efficiency and avoidance of
multiplicity of proceedings.
Order : Accordingly, the complainant is directed to file an affidavit detailing the following:
◦ Comprehensive list of all complaints filed by the complainant (or any entity
represented by him) against the accused persons under Section 138 of the NI Act,
arising from the same transaction or related cheques.
◦ For each such complaint, the date of first filing, the date of registration, the court
where it is pending, and the current status.
◦ The said affidavit shall be filed within 15 days from the date of this order, with
advance copies to the counsel for the accused persons.
◦ Upon compliance by the complainant with the aforesaid direction, the The
complaint shall be taken up for consideration and appropriate orders.
◦ Be put up for report on compliance as above and further proceedings on
07.02.2026.
Divyam Lila
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