CC NI ACT - Complaint Case 138 NI Act

Dhanu SinghVsGONGINENI GOWTHAM

CNR DLND020239972023770-Judicial Magistrate First Class (NI ACT)-03

Patiala House Court - CMM Court

delhi · Delhi (DL)

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TrustJury record updated 11 Oct 2026

Case Overview

Registration Number: 12272/2023
Registration Date: 17 Aug 2023
Next Hearing Date: 15 Jan 2027
Case Stage: Misc./ Appearance

Advocates

For Petitioner

ANIL VYAS

For Respondent

Not available

Parties

Petitioner

1Dhanu Singh

Respondent

1GONGINENI GOWTHAM

Acts & Sections

NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS ACT · Sec 138

Case History / Proceedings

Case History

Date: 17-08-2023
Business: FP
Next Purpose: Pre-Summoning Evidence
Next Hearing Date: 07-12-2023

Date: 07-12-2023
Business: fp
Next Purpose: Misc./ Appearance
Next Hearing Date: 22-02-2024

Date: 22-02-2024
Business: fp
Next Purpose: Misc./ Appearance
Next Hearing Date: 10-05-2024

Date: 10-05-2024
Business: fp
Next Purpose: Misc./ Appearance
Next Hearing Date: 06-07-2024

Date: 06-07-2024
Business: fp
Next Purpose: Misc./ Appearance
Next Hearing Date: 04-11-2024

Date: 04-11-2024
Business: fp
Next Purpose: Misc./ Appearance
Next Hearing Date: 03-12-2024

Date: 03-12-2024
Business: fp
Next Purpose: Misc./ Appearance
Next Hearing Date: 18-03-2025

Date: 18-03-2025
Business: fp
Next Purpose: Misc./ Appearance
Next Hearing Date: 02-07-2025

Date: 02-07-2025
Business: f
Next Purpose: Misc./ Appearance
Next Hearing Date: 29-10-2025

Date: 29-10-2025
Business: fp
Next Purpose: Misc./ Appearance
Next Hearing Date: 20-02-2026

Date: 20-02-2026
Business: fp
Next Purpose: Misc./ Appearance
Next Hearing Date: 09-09-2026

Date: 09-09-2026
Business: fp
Next Purpose: Misc./ Appearance
Next Hearing Date: 15-01-2027

Additional Case Details

Filing Number: 23971/2023
Filing Date: 16-08-2023
eFiling Number: ECDLND02160172023
eFiling Date: 16-08-2023
First Hearing Date: 17th August 2023
Court Number And Judge: 770-Judicial Magistrate First Class (NI ACT)-03

Orders

Interim Order 12

09 Sept 2026

Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Pdf Text: 16 CC NI ACT 12272/2023 DHANU SINGH Vs. GONGINENI GOWTHAM /0 ()
09.09.2026
There is pendency of more than 43,000 cases in the present court, therefore, it is not
possible to give shorter date in the cases.
Present : Sh. Anil Vyas, Ld. Counsel for complainant.
Matter is listed for report on B/Ws.
Report received back unexecuted with the comment
‘address found locked. The report further states that the accused
has left the address some times ago’.
Record reveals that legal demand notice was duly
delivered upon the accused and summons were duly served as
per service report received from Nazarat.
It appears that after initiation of prosecution,
accused has evaded service.
Issue NBWs against the accused to be executed
through SHO concerned returnable to this court on 15.01.27,
only after filing of PF within 4 weeks.
In terms of submission made, complainant is also at
liberty to furnish fresh address, if any.
(Anjali Singh)
JMFC (NI Act) – 03/PHC/ND/09.09.2026
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Interim Order 11

20 Feb 2026

Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Pdf Text: 8 CC NI ACT 12272/2023 DHANU SINGH Vs. GONGINENI
GOWTHAM
20.02.2026
There is pendency of more than 35,000 cases in the present court, therefore, it is not
possible to give shorter date in the cases.
Today, the undersigned is working as Duty JMFC.
Present : None.
Matter is listed for report on B/Ws.
Report not received back.
It is unclear if PF has been filed in the matter.
Accordingly, issue bailable warrants against the
accused for a sum of Rs. 10,000/-, to be executed through SHO
concerned returnable to this court on 09.9.2026, only after filing
of PF within 4 weeks.
Last and final opportunity is being given to file the
PF, failing which the complaint shall stand dismissed for non-
compliance and non-prosecution.
(Anjali Singh)
JMFC (NI Act) – 03/PHC/ND/20.02.2026
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Interim Order 10

29 Oct 2025

Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
Pdf Text: 2 CC NI ACT 12272/2023 DHANU SINGH Vs. GONGINENI
GOWTHAM
29.10.2025
There is pendency of more than 20,000 cases in the present court, therefore, it is not
possible to give shorter date in the cases.
Today, the undersigned is looking after the work of link ACJM.
Present : Sh Ashwani Kumar, Ld. Counsel for complainant.
Matter is listed for report on Bws.
Assistant Ahlmad has reported that BWs were not
issued as PF was not filed.
Complainant seeks one more opportunity to file the
PF.
Let BWs be issued against the accused in terms of
the previous order upon filing of PF within two weeks from
today returnable for 20.02.26.
(Anjali Singh)
JMFC (NI Act) – 03/PHC/ND/29.10.2025
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Interim Order 9

02 Jul 2025

Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
Pdf Text: CC NI ACT 12272/2023
DHANU SINGH Vs. GONGINENI GOWTHAM
02.07.2025
Today, the undersigned is looking after the work of link JMFC.
Present : Sh Ashwani Kumar, Proxy counsel for the
complainant.
Matter is listed for report on B/Ws.
BWs issued not received back whether served or
unserved.
Let fresh BWs in terms of the previous order be
issued against the accused person on filing of PF within a week
from today through DCP concerned, returnable for 29.10.25.
(Anjali Singh)
JMFC (NI Act) – 03/PHC/New Delhi/02.07.2025
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Interim Order 8

18 Mar 2025

Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
Pdf Text: 7 CC NI ACT 12272/2023
DHANU SINGH Vs. GONGINENI GOWTHAM
18.03.2025
There is pendency of more than 13,000 cases in the present court,
therefore, it is not possible to give shorter date in the cases and
the present court is working with only one Stenographer.
Stenographer of the court is directed to upload the digitally
signed order sheet as per rules.
Present: Sh. Anil Vyas, Ld. Counsel for complainant.
None for accused.
PF not filed.
Let fresh B/Ws be issued against the accused in the
sum of Rs. 10,000/- with one surety of like amount (on filing of
PF within 7 days from today) through SHO concerned, returnable
on 02.07.2025.
(Anurag Chhabra)
JM First Class (NI Act-03)/PHC/NDD
18.03.2025
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Interim Order 7

03 Dec 2024

Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
Pdf Text: 8 CC NI ACT 12272/2023
DHANU SINGH Vs. GONGINENI GOWTHAM
03.12.2024
There is pendency of more than 12,000 cases in the present court,
therefore, it is not possible to give shorter date in the cases and
the present court is working with only one Stenographer.
Stenographer of the court is directed to upload the digitally
signed order sheet as per rules.
Present: Sh.Anil Vyas, Ld. Counsel for Complainant.
None for accused.
Report of B/Ws not received back.
Let fresh B/Ws be issued against the accused in the
sum of Rs. 10,000/- with one surety of like amount (on filing of
PF within 7 days from today) through SHO concerned, returnable
on 18.03.2025.
(Anurag Chhabra)
JM First Class (NI Act-03)/PHC/NDD
03.12.2024
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Interim Order 6

04 Nov 2024

Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
Pdf Text: 38 CC NI ACT 12272/2023
DHANU SINGH Vs. GONGINENI GOWTHAM
04.11.2024
“Lawyers are abstaining from work today”
Present: None.
Put up for purpose fixed on 03.12.2024.
(Anurag Chhabra)
JM First Class (NI Act-03)/PHC/NDD
04.11.2024
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Interim Order 5

06 Jul 2024

Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
Pdf Text: 3 CC NI ACT 12272/2023
DHANU SINGH Vs. GONGINENI GOWTHAM
06.07.2024
There is pendency of more than 11,000 cases in the present court,
therefore, it is not possible to give shorter date in the cases.
Present: Sh.Rajeev Sharma, Ld. Proxy Counsel for
Complainant along with complainant.
None for accused.
PF not filed.
Let fresh B/Ws be issued against the accused in the
sum of Rs. 10,000/- with one surety of like amount (on filing of
PF within 7 days from today) through SHO concerned, returnable
on 04.11.2024.
(Anurag Chhabra)
JM First Class (NI Act-03)/PHC/NDD
06.07.2024
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Interim Order 4

10 May 2024

Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Pdf Text: 2CC NI ACT12272/2023
DHANU SINGH Vs. GONGINENIGOWTHAM
10.05.2024
Undersigned is also looking after the work of Ms. Anam Rais
Khan, Ld. MM (NI Act-01), PHC, NDD, as the Ld. Presiding
Officer has been transferred as per the order of Hon’ble High
Court of Delhi vide no. 11/DHC/Gaz-IIB/G-7/VI.E.2(a)/2024
dated 03.04.2024.
Undersigned is having charge of two courts and is working
with one single stenographer.
Present: Sh.Ashwani Kumar, Ld. Counsel for Complainant.
Ld. Counsel for accused has placed on record an
affidavit in support of his submissions that summons have been
served upon the accused through WhatsApp.
In view of the absence of the accused despite service
of summons, this court is satisfied that the presence of the
accused can be secured by resorting to coercive means.
Let B/Ws be issued against the accused in the sum
of Rs. 10,000/- with one surety of like amount (on filing of PF
within 7 days from today) through SHO concerned, returnable on
06.07.2024.
(Anurag Chhabra)
MM(NI Act)-03/PHC/NDD
10.05.2024
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Interim Order 3

22 Feb 2024

Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Pdf Text: 4CC NI ACT12272/2023
DHANU SINGH Vs. GONGINENIGOWTHAM
22.02.2024
Present: Sh.Anil Vyas, Ld. Counsel for Complainant.
None for accused.
Summons received back unserved through SHO
concerned with the report, ‘left’. However, Ld. Counsel for
complainant submits that accused has been residing at the said
address and summons may be again issued on the said address.
Issue fresh summons to the accused (on filing of PF
within 7 days from today) through all permissible modes
incuding WhatsApp, e-mail and SHO concerned, returnable on
10.05.2024.
Summons be also sent through speed post and
internet generated tracking report of summons sent through speed
post be placed on record by NDOH. Complainant is directed to
file PF and to provide copy of complaint to the accused otherwise
the complaint may be dismissed U/s. 204(4) Cr.P.C.
(Anurag Chhabra)
MM(NI Act)-03/PHC/NDD
22.02.2024
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Interim Order 2Full order available

07 Dec 2023

Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS Pdf Text: 20CC NI ACT12272/2023 DHANU SINGH Vs. GONGINENIGOWTHAM 07.12.2023 Present: Sh.Anil Vyas, Ld. Counsel for Complainant along with complainant. I have perused the complaint and the accompanying documents. Prima facie offence u/s 138 NI Act appears to have been committed. I hereby take cognizance of the same. I have perused the complaint u/s. 138 NI Act, evidence by the way of affidavit of the complainant and the documents relied upon by the complainant.…

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Interim Order 1

17 Aug 2023

Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Pdf Text: 21 CC NI ACT/12272/2023
DHANU SINGH Vs GONGINENI GOWTHAM
17.08.2023
Fresh complaint case received by way of assignment (through
e-filing). It be checked and registered as per rules.
Present: None.
The complainant is directed to submit the complaint
and all the original documents with the Ahlmad of this court on
the next date of hearing.
The complainant is directed to enter appearance on
the next date of hearing.
Put up for consideration/scrutiny of documents/PSE
on 07.12.2023.
(Anshul Singhal)
MM(NI Act)-03/RACC/NDD/ND
17.08.2023
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Order 12

09 Sept 2026

Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Pdf Text: 16 CC NI ACT 12272/2023 DHANU SINGH Vs. GONGINENI GOWTHAM /0 ()
09.09.2026
There is pendency of more than 43,000 cases in the present court, therefore, it is not
possible to give shorter date in the cases.
Present : Sh. Anil Vyas, Ld. Counsel for complainant.
Matter is listed for report on B/Ws.
Report received back unexecuted with the comment
‘address found locked. The report further states that the accused
has left the address some times ago’.
Record reveals that legal demand notice was duly
delivered upon the accused and summons were duly served as
per service report received from Nazarat.
It appears that after initiation of prosecution,
accused has evaded service.
Issue NBWs against the accused to be executed
through SHO concerned returnable to this court on 15.01.27,
only after filing of PF within 4 weeks.
In terms of submission made, complainant is also at
liberty to furnish fresh address, if any.
(Anjali Singh)
JMFC (NI Act) – 03/PHC/ND/09.09.2026
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Order 11

20 Feb 2026

Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Pdf Text: 8 CC NI ACT 12272/2023 DHANU SINGH Vs. GONGINENI
GOWTHAM
20.02.2026
There is pendency of more than 35,000 cases in the present court, therefore, it is not
possible to give shorter date in the cases.
Today, the undersigned is working as Duty JMFC.
Present : None.
Matter is listed for report on B/Ws.
Report not received back.
It is unclear if PF has been filed in the matter.
Accordingly, issue bailable warrants against the
accused for a sum of Rs. 10,000/-, to be executed through SHO
concerned returnable to this court on 09.9.2026, only after filing
of PF within 4 weeks.
Last and final opportunity is being given to file the
PF, failing which the complaint shall stand dismissed for non-
compliance and non-prosecution.
(Anjali Singh)
JMFC (NI Act) – 03/PHC/ND/20.02.2026
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Order 10

29 Oct 2025

Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
Pdf Text: 2 CC NI ACT 12272/2023 DHANU SINGH Vs. GONGINENI
GOWTHAM
29.10.2025
There is pendency of more than 20,000 cases in the present court, therefore, it is not
possible to give shorter date in the cases.
Today, the undersigned is looking after the work of link ACJM.
Present : Sh Ashwani Kumar, Ld. Counsel for complainant.
Matter is listed for report on Bws.
Assistant Ahlmad has reported that BWs were not
issued as PF was not filed.
Complainant seeks one more opportunity to file the
PF.
Let BWs be issued against the accused in terms of
the previous order upon filing of PF within two weeks from
today returnable for 20.02.26.
(Anjali Singh)
JMFC (NI Act) – 03/PHC/ND/29.10.2025
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Order 9

02 Jul 2025

Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
Pdf Text: CC NI ACT 12272/2023
DHANU SINGH Vs. GONGINENI GOWTHAM
02.07.2025
Today, the undersigned is looking after the work of link JMFC.
Present : Sh Ashwani Kumar, Proxy counsel for the
complainant.
Matter is listed for report on B/Ws.
BWs issued not received back whether served or
unserved.
Let fresh BWs in terms of the previous order be
issued against the accused person on filing of PF within a week
from today through DCP concerned, returnable for 29.10.25.
(Anjali Singh)
JMFC (NI Act) – 03/PHC/New Delhi/02.07.2025
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Order 8

18 Mar 2025

Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
Pdf Text: 7 CC NI ACT 12272/2023
DHANU SINGH Vs. GONGINENI GOWTHAM
18.03.2025
There is pendency of more than 13,000 cases in the present court,
therefore, it is not possible to give shorter date in the cases and
the present court is working with only one Stenographer.
Stenographer of the court is directed to upload the digitally
signed order sheet as per rules.
Present: Sh. Anil Vyas, Ld. Counsel for complainant.
None for accused.
PF not filed.
Let fresh B/Ws be issued against the accused in the
sum of Rs. 10,000/- with one surety of like amount (on filing of
PF within 7 days from today) through SHO concerned, returnable
on 02.07.2025.
(Anurag Chhabra)
JM First Class (NI Act-03)/PHC/NDD
18.03.2025
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Order 7

03 Dec 2024

Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
Pdf Text: 8 CC NI ACT 12272/2023
DHANU SINGH Vs. GONGINENI GOWTHAM
03.12.2024
There is pendency of more than 12,000 cases in the present court,
therefore, it is not possible to give shorter date in the cases and
the present court is working with only one Stenographer.
Stenographer of the court is directed to upload the digitally
signed order sheet as per rules.
Present: Sh.Anil Vyas, Ld. Counsel for Complainant.
None for accused.
Report of B/Ws not received back.
Let fresh B/Ws be issued against the accused in the
sum of Rs. 10,000/- with one surety of like amount (on filing of
PF within 7 days from today) through SHO concerned, returnable
on 18.03.2025.
(Anurag Chhabra)
JM First Class (NI Act-03)/PHC/NDD
03.12.2024
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Order 6

04 Nov 2024

Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
Pdf Text: 38 CC NI ACT 12272/2023
DHANU SINGH Vs. GONGINENI GOWTHAM
04.11.2024
“Lawyers are abstaining from work today”
Present: None.
Put up for purpose fixed on 03.12.2024.
(Anurag Chhabra)
JM First Class (NI Act-03)/PHC/NDD
04.11.2024
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Order 5

06 Jul 2024

Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
Pdf Text: 3 CC NI ACT 12272/2023
DHANU SINGH Vs. GONGINENI GOWTHAM
06.07.2024
There is pendency of more than 11,000 cases in the present court,
therefore, it is not possible to give shorter date in the cases.
Present: Sh.Rajeev Sharma, Ld. Proxy Counsel for
Complainant along with complainant.
None for accused.
PF not filed.
Let fresh B/Ws be issued against the accused in the
sum of Rs. 10,000/- with one surety of like amount (on filing of
PF within 7 days from today) through SHO concerned, returnable
on 04.11.2024.
(Anurag Chhabra)
JM First Class (NI Act-03)/PHC/NDD
06.07.2024
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Order 4

10 May 2024

Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Pdf Text: 2CC NI ACT12272/2023
DHANU SINGH Vs. GONGINENIGOWTHAM
10.05.2024
Undersigned is also looking after the work of Ms. Anam Rais
Khan, Ld. MM (NI Act-01), PHC, NDD, as the Ld. Presiding
Officer has been transferred as per the order of Hon’ble High
Court of Delhi vide no. 11/DHC/Gaz-IIB/G-7/VI.E.2(a)/2024
dated 03.04.2024.
Undersigned is having charge of two courts and is working
with one single stenographer.
Present: Sh.Ashwani Kumar, Ld. Counsel for Complainant.
Ld. Counsel for accused has placed on record an
affidavit in support of his submissions that summons have been
served upon the accused through WhatsApp.
In view of the absence of the accused despite service
of summons, this court is satisfied that the presence of the
accused can be secured by resorting to coercive means.
Let B/Ws be issued against the accused in the sum
of Rs. 10,000/- with one surety of like amount (on filing of PF
within 7 days from today) through SHO concerned, returnable on
06.07.2024.
(Anurag Chhabra)
MM(NI Act)-03/PHC/NDD
10.05.2024
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Order 3

22 Feb 2024

Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Pdf Text: 4CC NI ACT12272/2023
DHANU SINGH Vs. GONGINENIGOWTHAM
22.02.2024
Present: Sh.Anil Vyas, Ld. Counsel for Complainant.
None for accused.
Summons received back unserved through SHO
concerned with the report, ‘left’. However, Ld. Counsel for
complainant submits that accused has been residing at the said
address and summons may be again issued on the said address.
Issue fresh summons to the accused (on filing of PF
within 7 days from today) through all permissible modes
incuding WhatsApp, e-mail and SHO concerned, returnable on
10.05.2024.
Summons be also sent through speed post and
internet generated tracking report of summons sent through speed
post be placed on record by NDOH. Complainant is directed to
file PF and to provide copy of complaint to the accused otherwise
the complaint may be dismissed U/s. 204(4) Cr.P.C.
(Anurag Chhabra)
MM(NI Act)-03/PHC/NDD
22.02.2024
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Order 2Full order available

07 Dec 2023

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Order 1

17 Aug 2023

Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Pdf Text: 21 CC NI ACT/12272/2023
DHANU SINGH Vs GONGINENI GOWTHAM
17.08.2023
Fresh complaint case received by way of assignment (through
e-filing). It be checked and registered as per rules.
Present: None.
The complainant is directed to submit the complaint
and all the original documents with the Ahlmad of this court on
the next date of hearing.
The complainant is directed to enter appearance on
the next date of hearing.
Put up for consideration/scrutiny of documents/PSE
on 07.12.2023.
(Anshul Singhal)
MM(NI Act)-03/RACC/NDD/ND
17.08.2023
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