Interim Order 7

Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
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CC NI ACT 7091-2022
INDIA TOURISM DEVELOPMENTCORPORATION LIMITED Vs. M/S
BEIGHCONSTRUCTION COMPANY PVT LTD
30.10.2023
(Proceedings conducted through Video conferencing on Cisco Webex platform using
the URL link https://delhidistrictcourts.webex.com/meet/ninewdelhi3.
Present: Sh. Ashish Uppal, Ld. counsel for the complainant.
Ld. counsel for the complainant has sent a copy of judgment of Hon’ble High
Court of Delhi in Sarabjit Singh Vs State of NCT of Delhi (dated 08.10.2018) in support of
his arguemnts on the e-mail ID of the court. Same be taken on record.
Arguments heard.
In view of the above menttioned judgment wherein it is held that notice to a
director is a sufficient notice to the company in cases u/s 138 NI Act, in the present case as
well the notice sent to a director is a deemed notice to the company (proposed accused
no.1).
Ld. counsel for the complainant further submits that proposed accused no.2 is
the signatory to the cheque indispute. Heard and considered.
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 produced and verification in the form of affidavit of evidence, there
are sufficient grounds for proceeding further against accused for offence punishable under
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Section 138 N. I. Act. Accused no. 1 is prima facie responsible, being the drawer of the
cheque and accused no. 2 is also prima facie responsible being a Director of the accused
No.1 company as well as signatory to the cheque in dispute. Accused No.2 is also allegedly
responsible and Incharge of the day-to-day affairs of the company.
(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 No.1 & 2 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 and further proceedings on
21.02.2024.
PA is directed to do updation of the case and upload the order as per rules.
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