Interim Order 2

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CC NI ACT 5522-2023
MS FUN N FOOD PVT. LTD. Vs.SIDHARTH JAIN
11.09.2023
(Proceedings conducted through Video conferencing on Cisco Webex platform using the
URL link https://delhidistrictcourts.webex.com/meet/ninewdelhi3.
Present: Sh. Sourav Dhama, Ld. counsel for the complainant.
Perusal of the record reflects that there is a delay in filing the present complaint.
Ld. counsel for the complainant submits that the complaint was filed within the limitation
period, however, there was a technical objection due to which a delay was caused.
At this stage, Ld. counsel for the complainant has filed e-filing history on the e-
mail ID of the court. Same be taken on record. The same reflects that the complaint was filed
within the limitation period, however, objection as to book mark and OCR was raised by the
e-filing counter and after curing the said defect, the complaint was finally approved on
04.04.2023 which is the date of filing, as per the documents.
Perusal of the e-filing history reflects that the objection is purely technical in
nature which shall not have any bearing on the case of the complainant atleast at this stage of
proceedings.
In view of the same, upon oral request, the delay in filing the present
complaint is condoned.
Ahlmad of the Court intimates that he has received the original case documents
from the complainant. He is directed to keep the same in his safe custody.
COGNIZANCE AND SUMMONING ORDER
(1) This is a complaint filed for offence punishable under Section 138 N. I. Act.
Complaint, affidavit of evidence and other annexed documents perused. I take cognizance of
the said offence.
(2) The Hon’ble Supreme Court in A. C. Narayanan Vs. State of Maharashtra & Anr.”
(2014) 11 SCC 790, has given discretion to the Magistrate to rely on the complaint,
documents annexed and the affidavit submitted by complainant in deciding whether or not to
issue process. u/s. 200 CrPC and it is not mandatory to examine upon oath the complainant or
its witnesses in order to decide the same. Upon considering the instant complaint, documents
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produced and verification in the form of affidavit of evidence, there are sufficient grounds for
proceeding further against accused for offence punishable under Section 138 N. I. Act.
Accused is prima facie responsible, being the drawer of the cheque in dispute.
(3) In terms of inquiry conducted under Section 202 CrPC, all the statutory
requirements have been complied with. The complaint is filed within the period of limitation.
I am also prima facie satisfied that the offence has been committed within the jurisdiction of
this court.
Hence, issue summons against the accused on PF/RC/Approved Courier.
Service be also effected on the email and whatsApp message(s), as provided by the
complainant and further subject to filing of report of service. Necessary particulars be filed on
affidavit within 7 days. For facilitation of the same, dasti summons are permitted. The
process server is directed to serve the summons by way of affixation in terms of Sec. 65
CrPC, if premises found closed or same could not be served personally or on any adult male
member.
(4) As per the guidelines laid down in Damodar S. Prabhu Vs. Sayed Babalal H,
AIR 2010 (SC) 1907, Ahlmad is directed to make a mention on the summons issued against
the accused (by adding separate sheet, if required) that “accused can make an application for
compounding of the offence at the first and second hearing of the case and if such an
application is made, compounding may be allowed by the Court without imposing any costs
on the accused.”
(5) Ahlmad is also directed to mention the official email id and video conferencing
link of this Court on the summons. Complainant is directed to file PF and take steps within 07
days including providing copy(ies) of complaint otherwise the complaint may be dismissed
u/s 204(4) Cr. P.C. The complainant is also apprised of the fact that at the time of filing 1 st
PF, he is required to mandatorily fill the Meta Deta form.
Put up for report/appearance of accused on 30.01.2024.
PA is directed to do updation of the case and upload the order as per rules.
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MM (NI Act) Digital Court-03
New Delhi, PHC/Delhi/11.09.2023
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