Interim Order 2

Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Pdf Text: CC NI ACT 8722-2022
VARUN MALHOTRA Vs. HARPREET SINGH
23.06.2023
Proceedings conducted through video conferencing on Cisco Webex platform
using the URL link https:--delhidistrictcourts.webex.com-meet-ninewdelhi1
Present: Sh. Prateek Mehtas, Ld. Counsel for complainant along with
complainant.
1. I have perused the complaint, pre-summoning evidence by way of
affidavit of the complainant and the documents relied upon by the complainant. The
present complaint has been filed within the limitation/extended period of limitation
(In Re Cognizance for Extension of Limitation dated 08.03.2021 (Suo Moto Writ
Petition (Civil) No.3/2020 and miscellaneous application No. 665/2021) and is
within the jurisdiction of this Court. The complaint and the original documents have
been submitted to the Ahlmad for safe custody. The documents have been identified
today in accordance with the pre-summoning evidence by way of affidavit.
2. In light of the decision of the Hon'ble Supreme Court in A.C.
Narayanan v. State of Maharashtra & Anr. (2014) 11 SCC 790, Full Bench,
examination of the complainant upon oath for issuance of process is a matter of
discretion of the Magistrate. In the considered opinion of this Court, there is no need
to examine the complainant for the purpose of issuance of process. There is sufficient
material before this Court to proceed against the accused. I hereby take cognizance
of the offence under Section 138 of the NI Act.
3. Accordingly, issue summons to accused HARPREET SINGH for
being the drawer and signatory to the impugned cheques. The summons are to be
sent upon filing of PF/RC within one month from today, returnable on 04.10.2023.
The complainant is directed to file metadata form before filing of PF. The process
server is directed to serve the summons by way of affixation, if premises are found
locked or same could not be served personally or on any adult male member. To
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expedite service, the complainant is at liberty to serve the summons through speed
post/approved courier, subject to filing internet generated tracking report of service
on the next date of hearing. The complainant may also send summons through email
and WhatsApp to the accused and file the requisite affidavit of service along with
Certificate u/S 65B Evidence Act on the next date of hearing.
4. An endorsement be also made on the form for summons that if
application for compounding at first or second hearing is made, the Court may pass
appropriate orders at the earliest as per judgment of M/s Meters & Instruments (P)
Ltd. v. Kanchan Mehta, (2018) 1 SCC 560 and if settlement is made at subsequent
stages, the consequences as provided in Damodar S. Prabhu v. Syed Babulal H;
(2010) 5 SCC 663 shall be enforced.
5. The Ahlmad is directed to mention the official email id of the Court,
the URL link as well as the permanent meeting number of video conferencing
through CISCO Webex platform, on the form for issuance of summons.
Complainant is directed to file PF and provide copies of the complaint and other
necessary documents, within one month from today, failing which the complaint may
be dismissed under Section 204(4), CrPC.
6. Renotify for appearance of the accused/furnishing of bail bonds/
consideration on Notice under Section 251, CrPC on 04.10.2023.
7. The summons must accompany the copy of the complaint along with
other supporting documents and the complainant will file the proof of the the copy
being supplied to the accused before this court on the NDOH.
(HARJOT SINGH)
MM (NI Act), Digital Court-01
PHC-New Delhi-23.06.2023
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