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CC NI ACT - Complaint Case 138 NI Act

Krishan PalVsSARVAN KUMAR

CNR DLNW020028202023527-Judicial Magistrate First Class
Rohini North-West, CMM Court
delhi · Delhi (DL)
PENDING

TrustJury record updated 19 Oct 2026

Case Overview

Registration Number
423/2023
Registration Date
01 Feb 2023
Next Hearing Date
09 Dec 2026
Case Stage
Complaint Evidence

Advocates

1

For Petitioner

For Respondent

    Not available

    Parties

    2

    Petitioner

    1. 1Krishan Pal

    Respondent

    1. 1SARVAN KUMAR

    Acts & Sections

    1
    NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS ACT · Sec 138

    Police / FIR Details

    Police Station
    Vijay Vihar
    FIR Number / Year
    0

    Case History / Proceedings

    Case History
    Date: 03-02-2023
    Business: F
    Next Purpose: Misc./ Appearance
    Next Hearing Date: 07-03-2023
    
    Date: 07-03-2023
    Business: f
    Next Purpose: Misc./ Appearance
    Next Hearing Date: 31-03-2023
    
    Date: 31-03-2023
    Business: f
    Next Purpose: Misc./ Appearance
    Next Hearing Date: 25-05-2023
    
    Date: 25-05-2023
    Business: f
    Next Purpose: Misc./ Appearance
    Next Hearing Date: 16-08-2023
    
    Date: 16-08-2023
    Business: F
    Next Purpose: Misc./ Appearance
    Next Hearing Date: 06-12-2023
    
    Date: 06-12-2023
    Business: Misc
    Next Purpose: Misc./ Appearance
    Next Hearing Date: 13-03-2024
    
    Date: 13-03-2024
    Business: FP
    Next Purpose: Charge
    Next Hearing Date: 29-07-2024
    
    Date: 29-07-2024
    Business: fp
    Next Purpose: Charge
    Next Hearing Date: 24-08-2024
    
    Date: 24-08-2024
    Reason For Adjournment: Judge on Leave
    Next Purpose: Charge
    Next Hearing Date: 24-10-2024
    
    Date: 24-10-2024
    Business: FP
    Next Purpose: Charge
    Next Hearing Date: 14-12-2024
    
    Date: 14-12-2024
    Business: FP
    Next Purpose: Charge
    Next Hearing Date: 08-05-2025
    
    Date: 08-05-2025
    Business: FP
    Next Purpose: Charge
    Next Hearing Date: 19-09-2025
    
    Date: 19-09-2025
    Business: a
    Next Purpose: Charge
    Next Hearing Date: 16-01-2026
    
    Date: 16-01-2026
    Business: fp
    Next Purpose: Charge
    Next Hearing Date: 23-05-2026
    
    Date: 23-05-2026
    Business: fp
    Next Purpose: Complaint Evidence
    Next Hearing Date: 22-07-2026
    
    Date: 22-07-2026
    Business: fp
    Next Purpose: Complaint Evidence
    Next Hearing Date: 09-12-2026

    Additional Case Details

    Additional Case Details
    Filing Number: 2820/2023
    Filing Date: 30-01-2023
    eFiling Number: ECDLNW02003912023
    eFiling Date: 28-01-2023
    First Hearing Date: 03rd February 2023
    Court Number And Judge: 527-Judicial Magistrate First Class

    Orders

    26
    Interim Order 13
    16 Jan 2026
    Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
    Pdf Text: 60CC NI ACT423/2023KRISHAN PAL Vs. SARVAN
    KUMAR/0 (Vijay Vihar)
    16.01.2026
    The court is dealing with double cause list as the matters
    have been transferred from NI Act Digital Court to this court
    and pendency of this court has also doubled.
    Case received by way of transfer in terms of Hon'ble High
    Court of Delhi vide order no. 46/DHC/Gaz.IIB/G-
    7/VI.E2(a)/2025 dt. 18.11.2025.
    Present : Ld. Counsel for the Complainant.
    None for accused.
    There is a direction of Hon'ble High Court of Delhi,
    not to take coercive steps on the first date of receiving the matter
    after transfer.
    Issue notice to accused to appear in person on
    23.05.2026.
    (APOORV BHARDWAJ)
    JMFC-02, NORTH WEST DISTRICT
    ROHINI COURTS DELHI/16.01.2026
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    Interim Order 12
    19 Sept 2025
    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
    Pdf Text: 66CC NI ACT423/2023KRISHAN PAL Vs. SARVAN KUMAR/0 (Vijay Vihar)
    19.09.2025
    Ld. PO is on leave today.
    Present: Sh. Nikhil Kumar Vats Counsel for complainant.
    Put up for purpose already fixed on 16.01.2026.
    (Divya Arora)
    (Link MM(NI) Digital Court02)
    NorthWest, Rohini
    New Delhi/19.09.2025
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    Interim Order 11
    08 May 2025
    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
    Pdf Text: 54 CC NI ACT 423/2023 KRISHAN PAL Vs. SARVAN KUMAR /0 (Vijay Vihar)
    Proceedings conducted online through video conferencing using CISCO WEBEX
    software.
    08.05.2025
    Present: Sh. Nikhil Kumar Vats, Ld. Counsel for the complainant through VC.
    None for accused.
    Neither vakalatnama nor surety bonds filed till date. Further cost of Rs.
    1000/- imposed on the accused has also not been paid till date.
    Even on LDOH, none had entered appearance on behalf of the accused.
    None appeared for the accused despite repeated calls.
    Hence, NBWs be issued against the accused, on filing of PF within 7 days,
    through DCP concerned for 19.09.2025.
    Copy of this order be also sent to DCP concerned for necessary intimation.
    (Parul Sharma)
    (JMFC(NI Act) Digital court02)
    NorthWest, Rohini
    New Delhi/08.05.2025
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    Interim Order 10
    24 Oct 2024
    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
    Pdf Text: 30 CC NI ACT 423/2023 KRISHAN PAL Vs. SARVAN KUMAR /0 (Vijay Vihar)
    Proceedings conducted online through video conferencing using CISCO WEBEX
    software.
    24.10.2024
    The court is working in hybrid mode. For physical appearance, the parties/counsels
    can appear through court no. 104, extension block, Tis Hazari. For VC appearance,
    the meeting ID no. is 1763291731.
    Present: None for complainant.
    None for accused.
    Matter is fixed for consideration on notice with joint request.
    Vakalatnama and surety bonds not filed till date. Cost of Rs. 500/- ( to be
    deposited in DLSA) is imposed for non compliance.
    Cost of Rs. 1000/- (half to be paid to the complainant and half to be
    deposited in DLSA) imposed on accused for allowing exemption on previous date not
    known whether paid or not since no appearance filed by either party.
    Considering the absence of both the parties, the matter is adjourned for
    today.
    Put up for consideration on notice on 08.05.2025.
    Put up the matter before Lok Adalat on 14.12.2024.
    (Shivangi Mangla)
    (JMFC(NIA) Digital court02)
    NorthWest, Rohini
    New Delhi/24.10.2024
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    Interim Order 9
    24 Aug 2024
    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
    Pdf Text: 41
    CC N. 423/2023 KRISHAN PAL VS SARVAN KUMAR
    LD P.O. IS ON LEAVE TODAY..
    PR. Sh. Anshul Garg, counsel for complaint
    Ms Rani Kumari, counsel for accused
    PUT UP FOR PURPOSE FIXED ON 24.10.2024.
    (MS SHRUTI SHARMA-II
    Link LD JMFC (NI ACT )DC-01
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    Interim Order 8Full order available
    29 Jul 2024

    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS Pdf Text: 33 CC NI ACT/423/2023 KRISHAN PAL Vs SARVAN KUMAR Proceedings conducted online through video conferencing using CISCO WEBEX software. 29.07.2024 The court is working in hybrid mode. For physical appearance, the parties/counsels can appear through court no. 104, extension block, Tis Hazari. For VC appearance, the meeting ID no. is 1763291731. Regular Orderly staff is on leave today. Present: Sh. Anshul Garg, Ld. Counsel for the complainant through VC. Ms. Rani Kumari,…

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    Interim Order 7
    13 Mar 2024
    Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
    Pdf Text: 17CC NI ACT423/2023
    KRISHAN PAL Vs. SARVAN KUMAR
    (Vijay Vihar)
    13.03.2024
    Proceedings conducted through Cisco Webex.
    Present: Sh. Piyush Mittal, Ld. Counsel for complainant.
    None for accused.
    The matter is listed for furnishing of bail bonds/
    framing of notice. Bail bonds have not been filed by the accused
    till date.
    Be awaited for accused till 12.00p.m.
    (Garima Jindal)
    MM (NI ACT) Digital Court no 3
    North West District Rohini Courts,
    Delhi 13.03.2024
    At 12.00p.m.
    Present: None.
    No one has appeared on behalf of accused despite
    repeated calls.
    Accordingly, issue NBWs against the accused
    through SHO concerned on filing of PF within seven days from
    today.
    Put up for appearance of accused/ framing of notice
    on 29.07.2024.
    (Garima Jindal)
    MM (NI ACT) Digital Court no 3
    North West District Rohini Courts,
    Delhi 13.03.2024
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    Interim Order 6
    06 Dec 2023
    Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
    Pdf Text: 6CC NI ACT423/2023
    KRISHAN PAL Vs. SARVAN KUMAR
    (Vijay Vihar)
    06.12.2023
    Proceedings conducted through Cisco Webex.
    Present: Sh. Anshul Garg, Ld. Counsel for complainant.
    Ms. Rani Kumari, Ld. Counsel for accused.
    The matter is listed for appearance of accused.
    The accused has entered appearance through his
    counsel. Accused is admitted to bail subject to furnishing
    personal bonds and surety bonds in a sum of Rs. 10,000/. Time
    granted till the next date of hearing. Ld. Counsel for the accused
    is directed to file his vakalatnama before the next date of
    hearing.
    It is submitted by Ld. counsel for accused that she
    has received the copies of complaint and documents.
    Put up for furnishing of bail bonds/ framing of
    issues on 13.03.2024.
    (Garima Jindal)
    MM (NI ACT) Digital Court no 3
    North West District Rohini Courts,
    Delhi 06.12.2023
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    Interim Order 5Full order available
    16 Aug 2023

    Order Details: COPY OF ORDER Pdf Text: 15 CC NI ACT423/2023 KRISHAN PAL Vs. SARVAN KUMAR (Vijay Vihar) 16.08.2023 Proceedings conducted through Cisco Webex. Present: Sh. Anshul Garg, Ld. Counsel for complainant. Be awaited for filing of efiling history till 12:30 pm. (Garima Jindal) MM (NI ACT) Digital Court no 3 North West District Rohini Courts, Delhi 16.08.2023 At 12:30 Present Sh. Anshul Garg, Ld. counsel for complainant. This is complaint filed for offence punishable under Section 138 N.I. Act.…

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    Interim Order 4
    25 May 2023
    Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
    Pdf Text: 22CC NI ACT423/2023
    KRISHAN PAL Vs. SARVAN KUMAR (Vijay Vihar)
    25.05.2023
    Proceedings conducted through Cisco Webex.
    Present: Complainant in person.
    The complainant is not responding to the queries of
    the court.
    Put up for consideration on 16.08.2023.
    (Garima Jindal)
    MM (NI ACT) Digital Court no 3
    North West District Rohini Courts,
    Delhi 25.05.2023
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    Interim Order 3
    31 Mar 2023
    Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
    Pdf Text: 27CC NI ACT 423/2023
    KRISHAN PAL Vs. SARVAN KUMAR/0 (Vijay Vihar)
    31.03.2023
    Proceedings conducted through Cisco Webex.
    Present: None.
    Put up for consideration on 25.05.2023.
    (Garima Jindal)
    MM (NI ACT) Digital Court no 3
    North West District Rohini Courts,
    Delhi 31.03.2023
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    Interim Order 2
    07 Mar 2023
    Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
    Pdf Text: 16CC NI ACT423/2023
    KRISHAN PAL Vs. SARVAN KUMAR (Vijay Vihar)
    07.03.2023
    Proceedings conducted through Cisco Webex.
    Present: Sh. Rajesh Madan, Ld. Counsel for complainant.
    The original file of the case has not been
    submitted till date.
    Ld. Counsel for complainant is directed to place
    the original documents within 7 days from today with
    readercumahlmad. He is also directed to place on record
    the copy of cheques in question at court’s E Mail ID before
    depositing the originals.
    Put up for consideration on 31.03.2023.
    (Garima Jindal)
    MM (NI ACT) Digital Court no 3
    North West District Rohini Courts,
    Delhi 07.03.2023
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    Interim Order 1
    03 Feb 2023
    Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
    Pdf Text: 29CC NI ACT423/2023
    KRISHAN PAL Vs. SARVAN KUMAR (Vijay Vihar)
    03.02.2023
    Proceedings conducted through Cisco Webex.
    Fresh file received from Facilitation Center. It be
    checked and registered.
    Present: None for complainant.
    The original file of the case has not been submitted
    till date and the digital file has not been uploaded on layers yet.
    Ld. Counsel for complainant is directed to place the
    original documents within 7 days from today with readercum
    ahlmad.
    Put up for consideration on 07.03.2023.
    (Garima Jindal)
    MM (NI ACT) Digital Court no 3
    North West District Rohini Courts,
    Delhi 03.02.2023
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    Order 13
    16 Jan 2026
    Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
    Pdf Text: 60CC NI ACT423/2023KRISHAN PAL Vs. SARVAN
    KUMAR/0 (Vijay Vihar)
    16.01.2026
    The court is dealing with double cause list as the matters
    have been transferred from NI Act Digital Court to this court
    and pendency of this court has also doubled.
    Case received by way of transfer in terms of Hon'ble High
    Court of Delhi vide order no. 46/DHC/Gaz.IIB/G-
    7/VI.E2(a)/2025 dt. 18.11.2025.
    Present : Ld. Counsel for the Complainant.
    None for accused.
    There is a direction of Hon'ble High Court of Delhi,
    not to take coercive steps on the first date of receiving the matter
    after transfer.
    Issue notice to accused to appear in person on
    23.05.2026.
    (APOORV BHARDWAJ)
    JMFC-02, NORTH WEST DISTRICT
    ROHINI COURTS DELHI/16.01.2026
    -- 1 of 1 --
    Order 12
    19 Sept 2025
    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
    Pdf Text: 66CC NI ACT423/2023KRISHAN PAL Vs. SARVAN KUMAR/0 (Vijay Vihar)
    19.09.2025
    Ld. PO is on leave today.
    Present: Sh. Nikhil Kumar Vats Counsel for complainant.
    Put up for purpose already fixed on 16.01.2026.
    (Divya Arora)
    (Link MM(NI) Digital Court02)
    NorthWest, Rohini
    New Delhi/19.09.2025
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    Order 11
    08 May 2025
    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
    Pdf Text: 54 CC NI ACT 423/2023 KRISHAN PAL Vs. SARVAN KUMAR /0 (Vijay Vihar)
    Proceedings conducted online through video conferencing using CISCO WEBEX
    software.
    08.05.2025
    Present: Sh. Nikhil Kumar Vats, Ld. Counsel for the complainant through VC.
    None for accused.
    Neither vakalatnama nor surety bonds filed till date. Further cost of Rs.
    1000/- imposed on the accused has also not been paid till date.
    Even on LDOH, none had entered appearance on behalf of the accused.
    None appeared for the accused despite repeated calls.
    Hence, NBWs be issued against the accused, on filing of PF within 7 days,
    through DCP concerned for 19.09.2025.
    Copy of this order be also sent to DCP concerned for necessary intimation.
    (Parul Sharma)
    (JMFC(NI Act) Digital court02)
    NorthWest, Rohini
    New Delhi/08.05.2025
    -- 1 of 1 --
    Order 10
    24 Oct 2024
    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
    Pdf Text: 30 CC NI ACT 423/2023 KRISHAN PAL Vs. SARVAN KUMAR /0 (Vijay Vihar)
    Proceedings conducted online through video conferencing using CISCO WEBEX
    software.
    24.10.2024
    The court is working in hybrid mode. For physical appearance, the parties/counsels
    can appear through court no. 104, extension block, Tis Hazari. For VC appearance,
    the meeting ID no. is 1763291731.
    Present: None for complainant.
    None for accused.
    Matter is fixed for consideration on notice with joint request.
    Vakalatnama and surety bonds not filed till date. Cost of Rs. 500/- ( to be
    deposited in DLSA) is imposed for non compliance.
    Cost of Rs. 1000/- (half to be paid to the complainant and half to be
    deposited in DLSA) imposed on accused for allowing exemption on previous date not
    known whether paid or not since no appearance filed by either party.
    Considering the absence of both the parties, the matter is adjourned for
    today.
    Put up for consideration on notice on 08.05.2025.
    Put up the matter before Lok Adalat on 14.12.2024.
    (Shivangi Mangla)
    (JMFC(NIA) Digital court02)
    NorthWest, Rohini
    New Delhi/24.10.2024
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    Order 9
    24 Aug 2024
    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
    Pdf Text: 41
    CC N. 423/2023 KRISHAN PAL VS SARVAN KUMAR
    LD P.O. IS ON LEAVE TODAY..
    PR. Sh. Anshul Garg, counsel for complaint
    Ms Rani Kumari, counsel for accused
    PUT UP FOR PURPOSE FIXED ON 24.10.2024.
    (MS SHRUTI SHARMA-II
    Link LD JMFC (NI ACT )DC-01
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    Order 8Full order available
    29 Jul 2024

    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS Pdf Text: 33 CC NI ACT/423/2023 KRISHAN PAL Vs SARVAN KUMAR Proceedings conducted online through video conferencing using CISCO WEBEX software. 29.07.2024 The court is working in hybrid mode. For physical appearance, the parties/counsels can appear through court no. 104, extension block, Tis Hazari. For VC appearance, the meeting ID no. is 1763291731. Regular Orderly staff is on leave today. Present: Sh. Anshul Garg, Ld. Counsel for the complainant through VC. Ms. Rani Kumari,…

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    Order 7
    13 Mar 2024
    Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
    Pdf Text: 17CC NI ACT423/2023
    KRISHAN PAL Vs. SARVAN KUMAR
    (Vijay Vihar)
    13.03.2024
    Proceedings conducted through Cisco Webex.
    Present: Sh. Piyush Mittal, Ld. Counsel for complainant.
    None for accused.
    The matter is listed for furnishing of bail bonds/
    framing of notice. Bail bonds have not been filed by the accused
    till date.
    Be awaited for accused till 12.00p.m.
    (Garima Jindal)
    MM (NI ACT) Digital Court no 3
    North West District Rohini Courts,
    Delhi 13.03.2024
    At 12.00p.m.
    Present: None.
    No one has appeared on behalf of accused despite
    repeated calls.
    Accordingly, issue NBWs against the accused
    through SHO concerned on filing of PF within seven days from
    today.
    Put up for appearance of accused/ framing of notice
    on 29.07.2024.
    (Garima Jindal)
    MM (NI ACT) Digital Court no 3
    North West District Rohini Courts,
    Delhi 13.03.2024
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    Order 6
    06 Dec 2023
    Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
    Pdf Text: 6CC NI ACT423/2023
    KRISHAN PAL Vs. SARVAN KUMAR
    (Vijay Vihar)
    06.12.2023
    Proceedings conducted through Cisco Webex.
    Present: Sh. Anshul Garg, Ld. Counsel for complainant.
    Ms. Rani Kumari, Ld. Counsel for accused.
    The matter is listed for appearance of accused.
    The accused has entered appearance through his
    counsel. Accused is admitted to bail subject to furnishing
    personal bonds and surety bonds in a sum of Rs. 10,000/. Time
    granted till the next date of hearing. Ld. Counsel for the accused
    is directed to file his vakalatnama before the next date of
    hearing.
    It is submitted by Ld. counsel for accused that she
    has received the copies of complaint and documents.
    Put up for furnishing of bail bonds/ framing of
    issues on 13.03.2024.
    (Garima Jindal)
    MM (NI ACT) Digital Court no 3
    North West District Rohini Courts,
    Delhi 06.12.2023
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    Order 5Full order available
    16 Aug 2023

    Order Details: COPY OF ORDER Pdf Text: 15 CC NI ACT423/2023 KRISHAN PAL Vs. SARVAN KUMAR (Vijay Vihar) 16.08.2023 Proceedings conducted through Cisco Webex. Present: Sh. Anshul Garg, Ld. Counsel for complainant. Be awaited for filing of efiling history till 12:30 pm. (Garima Jindal) MM (NI ACT) Digital Court no 3 North West District Rohini Courts, Delhi 16.08.2023 At 12:30 Present Sh. Anshul Garg, Ld. counsel for complainant. This is complaint filed for offence punishable under Section 138 N.I. Act.…

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    Order 4
    25 May 2023
    Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
    Pdf Text: 22CC NI ACT423/2023
    KRISHAN PAL Vs. SARVAN KUMAR (Vijay Vihar)
    25.05.2023
    Proceedings conducted through Cisco Webex.
    Present: Complainant in person.
    The complainant is not responding to the queries of
    the court.
    Put up for consideration on 16.08.2023.
    (Garima Jindal)
    MM (NI ACT) Digital Court no 3
    North West District Rohini Courts,
    Delhi 25.05.2023
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    Order 3
    31 Mar 2023
    Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
    Pdf Text: 27CC NI ACT 423/2023
    KRISHAN PAL Vs. SARVAN KUMAR/0 (Vijay Vihar)
    31.03.2023
    Proceedings conducted through Cisco Webex.
    Present: None.
    Put up for consideration on 25.05.2023.
    (Garima Jindal)
    MM (NI ACT) Digital Court no 3
    North West District Rohini Courts,
    Delhi 31.03.2023
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    Order 2
    07 Mar 2023
    Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
    Pdf Text: 16CC NI ACT423/2023
    KRISHAN PAL Vs. SARVAN KUMAR (Vijay Vihar)
    07.03.2023
    Proceedings conducted through Cisco Webex.
    Present: Sh. Rajesh Madan, Ld. Counsel for complainant.
    The original file of the case has not been
    submitted till date.
    Ld. Counsel for complainant is directed to place
    the original documents within 7 days from today with
    readercumahlmad. He is also directed to place on record
    the copy of cheques in question at court’s E Mail ID before
    depositing the originals.
    Put up for consideration on 31.03.2023.
    (Garima Jindal)
    MM (NI ACT) Digital Court no 3
    North West District Rohini Courts,
    Delhi 07.03.2023
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    Order 1
    03 Feb 2023
    Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
    Pdf Text: 29CC NI ACT423/2023
    KRISHAN PAL Vs. SARVAN KUMAR (Vijay Vihar)
    03.02.2023
    Proceedings conducted through Cisco Webex.
    Fresh file received from Facilitation Center. It be
    checked and registered.
    Present: None for complainant.
    The original file of the case has not been submitted
    till date and the digital file has not been uploaded on layers yet.
    Ld. Counsel for complainant is directed to place the
    original documents within 7 days from today with readercum
    ahlmad.
    Put up for consideration on 07.03.2023.
    (Garima Jindal)
    MM (NI ACT) Digital Court no 3
    North West District Rohini Courts,
    Delhi 03.02.2023
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