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Interim Order 1 · 20 Mar 2026 · CNR DLNT020074292026
Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS Pdf Text: 45 CC NI ACT 531/2026 SHESHNATH Vs. SADHVI SINGH (S.P. Badli) 20.03.2026 Present: Ms. Shivalika, Ld. Proxy counsel for the complainant with complainant. As per the judgment 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 prima facie sufficient material before this Court to proceed against the accused upon perusal of the evidence affidavit, complaint, cheque etc. This court hereby takes cognizance of the offence under Section 138 of the NI Act. Accordingly, issue summons to accused for being the drawer and signatory of the impugned cheque. The summons are to be sent upon filing of PF/RC within 15 days from today, returnable on 10.08.2026. 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. Summons shall also be served through speed post/approved courier and internet generated tracking report of the summons so sent shall be produced before the Court on the next date of hearing. The complainant may also send summons through email and WhatsApp on the details of the accused and file the required affidavit along with Certificate u/s 65B Indian Evidence Act (63 BSA) on the next date of hearing. Complainant is directed to file PF and provide copy/(ies) of the complaint to the accused, otherwise the complaint may be dismissed under Section 204 (4), CrPC. (Himanshu Sehloth) JMFC-03/ North/ Rohini/ Delhi 20.03.2026 -- 1 of 1 --