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CC NI ACT - Complaint Case 138 NI Act

ASHOK KUMARVsPREM RAJ

CNR DLNW020068012023526-Judicial Magistrate First Class
Rohini North-West, CMM Court
delhi · Delhi (DL)
PENDING

TrustJury record updated 19 Oct 2026

Case Overview

Registration Number
1125/2023
Registration Date
22 Feb 2023
Next Hearing Date
30 Oct 2026
Case Stage
Charge

Advocates

1

For Petitioner

For Respondent

    Not available

    Parties

    2

    Petitioner

    1. 1ASHOK KUMAR

    Respondent

    1. 1PREM RAJ

    Acts & Sections

    1
    NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS ACT · Sec 138

    Police / FIR Details

    Police Station
    Keshav Puram
    FIR Number / Year
    0

    Case History / Proceedings

    Case History
    Date: 25-02-2023
    Business: f
    Next Purpose: Misc./ Appearance
    Next Hearing Date: 24-03-2023
    
    Date: 24-03-2023
    Business: f
    Next Purpose: Misc./ Appearance
    Next Hearing Date: 03-05-2023
    
    Date: 03-05-2023
    Business: f
    Next Purpose: Misc./ Appearance
    Next Hearing Date: 03-08-2023
    
    Date: 03-08-2023
    Business: fp
    Next Purpose: Charge
    Next Hearing Date: 26-10-2023
    
    Date: 26-10-2023
    Business: f
    Next Purpose: Charge
    Next Hearing Date: 16-01-2024
    
    Date: 16-01-2024
    Business: FP
    Next Purpose: Charge
    Next Hearing Date: 22-04-2024
    
    Date: 22-04-2024
    Business: FP
    Next Purpose: Charge
    Next Hearing Date: 09-07-2024
    
    Date: 09-07-2024
    Business: fp
    Next Purpose: Charge
    Next Hearing Date: 29-10-2024
    
    Date: 29-10-2024
    Business: FP
    Next Purpose: Charge
    Next Hearing Date: 06-02-2025
    
    Date: 06-02-2025
    Reason For Adjournment: Judge on Leave
    Next Purpose: Charge
    Next Hearing Date: 28-04-2025
    
    Date: 28-04-2025
    Business: fp
    Next Purpose: Charge
    Next Hearing Date: 28-07-2025
    
    Date: 28-07-2025
    Business: FP
    Next Purpose: Charge
    Next Hearing Date: 17-12-2025
    
    Date: 17-12-2025
    Business: a
    Next Purpose: Charge
    Next Hearing Date: 13-04-2026
    
    Date: 13-04-2026
    Business: a
    Next Purpose: Charge
    Next Hearing Date: 03-07-2026
    
    Date: 03-07-2026
    Business: a
    Next Purpose: Charge
    Next Hearing Date: 30-10-2026

    Additional Case Details

    Additional Case Details
    Filing Number: 6801/2023
    Filing Date: 22-02-2023
    eFiling Number: ECDLNW02008992023
    eFiling Date: 21-02-2023
    First Hearing Date: 25th February 2023
    Court Number And Judge: 526-Judicial Magistrate First Class

    Orders

    26
    Interim Order 13Full order available
    03 Jul 2026

    Order Details: COPY OF ORDER Pdf Text: 42 CC NI ACT 1125/2023 ASHOK KUMAR Vs. PREM RAJ PS (Keshav Puram) 03.07.2026 Present: Sh.Deepak Jindal, Ld. Counsel for complainant through video conferencing. Sh.Ankur Kaushik, Ld. Counsel for accused through video conferencing. Accused in person. Today, copy of complaint along with annexed documents have been supplied to the accused. Heard on the point of notice. Prima facie case is made out and accordingly notice framed against accused u/s 138 NI Act to…

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    Interim Order 12
    17 Dec 2025
    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
    Pdf Text: 108 CC NI ACT 1125/2023
    ASHOK KUMAR Vs. PREM RAJ /0 (Keshav Puram)
    17.12.2025
    Total 167 matters are listed in the regular cause list for today.
    Case received by way of transfer. It be checked and registered.
    Present: Sh. Dinesh Kumar, Ld. Counsel for complainant.
    Accused in person.
    Put up the matter for purpose fixed on 13.04.2026
    (ABHINAV SINGH)
    JMFC-01/NW/Rohini
    17.12.2025	17.12.2025
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    Interim Order 11
    28 Jul 2025
    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
    Pdf Text: 116CC NI ACT1125/2023ASHOK KUMAR Vs. PREM RAJ/0 (Keshav Puram)
    Proceedings are being conducted through Webex online application.
    28.07.2025
    Present : Sh. Deepak, ld counsel for complainant.
    Accused in person.
    Put up for furnishing of bail bonds, framing of notice and further proceedings
    on 17.12.2025.
    Ms. Surbhi Sharma,
    Ld. JMFC (NI Act) Digital Court-02,
    North-West, Rohini courts,
    New Delhi/28.07.2025
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    Interim Order 10
    28 Apr 2025
    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
    Pdf Text: 67 CC NI ACT 1125/2023 ASHOK KUMAR Vs. PREM RAJ /0 (Keshav Puram)
    Proceedings conducted online through video conferencing using CISCO WEBEX
    software.
    28.04.2025
    Reader-cum-ahlmad and Asst. Ahlmad are on leave today.
    Present: None for complainant.
    Sh. Ankur Kaushik, Ld. Counsel for accused through VC.
    Accused in person.
    Matter is fixed for consideration on notice.
    Upon perusal of the case file it is observed that the cheque has been issued
    from Innovative Cooperative Urban Bank Ltd. However, the return memo has been issued
    by Union Bank of India.
    None appeared for the complainant despite repeated calls.
    Let the requisite clarifications be given on NDOH.
    Put up for clarifications, appearance of the complainant and framing of
    notice on 28.07.2025.
    At 2:26 PM, Sh. Deepak Jindal, Ld. Counsel for the complainant has appeared through
    VC. He has been apprised of the court proceedings and date of hearing.
    (Parul Sharma)
    (JMFC(NI Act) Digital court02)
    NorthWest, Rohini
    New Delhi/28.04.2025
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    Interim Order 9
    06 Feb 2025
    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
    Pdf Text: 49CC NI ACT1125/2023ASHOK KUMAR Vs. PREM RAJ/0 (Keshav Puram)
    Ld. P.O is on Leave Today.
    Present: Sh Deepak Jindal, counsel for complaint
    Sh Ankur Kaushik, counsel for accused
    Put up for purpose fixed on 28.04.2025.
    (Jayanti Chander
    Link JMFC ( NI ACT)DC-02
    06.02.2025
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    Interim Order 8
    29 Oct 2024
    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
    Pdf Text: 24 CC NI ACT 1125/2023 ASHOK KUMAR Vs. PREM RAJ /0 (Keshav Puram)
    Proceedings conducted online through video conferencing using CISCO WEBEX
    software.
    29.10.2024
    The undersigned has joined vide order no.38/DHC/G-7/VI.E.2 (a)/2024 dated
    25.10.2024. Layers access, official email ID and digital signatures are yet to be
    provided.
    Present: Sh. Deepak Jindal, Ld. Counsel for the complainant through VC.
    Complainant through VC.
    Accused in person.
    Matter is fixed for consideration on notice.
    It is submitted by accused that his counsel is not well and hence seeks
    for an adjournment.
    Renotify for consideration on notice on 06.02.2025.
    (Parul Sharma)
    (JMFC(NI Act) Digital court02)
    NorthWest, Rohini
    New Delhi/29.10.2024
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    Interim Order 7Full order available
    09 Jul 2024

    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS Pdf Text: 40 CC NI ACT 1125/2023 ASHOK KUMAR Vs. PREM RAJ /0 (Keshav Puram) Proceedings conducted online through video conferencing using CISCO WEBEX software. 09.07.2024 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. Present: None for complainant. Sh. Ankur Kaushik, Ld. Counsel alongwith accused through VC. Matter is fixed for…

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    Interim Order 6
    16 Jan 2024
    Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
    Pdf Text: 34CC NI ACT1125/2023
    ASHOK KUMAR Vs. PREM RAJ
    (Keshav Puram)
    16.01.2024
    Proceedings conducted through Cisco Webex.
    Stenographer was on short leave today.
    Present: None for complainant.
    Sh. Ankur Kaushik, Ld. Counsel for accused
    alongwith accused.
    The matter is listed for furnishing of bail bonds/
    framing of notice.
    Bail bonds have been filed by Ld. counsel for
    accused. The same are accepted and taken on record.
    In view of the nonappearance of the complainant,
    framing of notice is postponed till the next date of hearing.
    Put up for framing of notice on 22.04.2024.
    (Garima Jindal)
    MM (NI ACT) Digital Court no 3
    North West District Rohini Courts,
    Delhi 16.01.2024
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    Interim Order 5
    26 Oct 2023
    Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
    Pdf Text: 37CC NI ACT1125/2023
    ASHOK KUMAR Vs. PREM RAJ (Keshav Puram)
    26.10.2023
    Proceedings conducted through Cisco Webex.
    Present: Sh. Deepak, Ld. Counsel for complainant.
    Sh. Ankur Kaushik and Ms. Komal Chhabra,
    Ld. Counsels for accused alongwith accused.
    The matter is listed for furnishing of bail bonds/
    framing of notice. Bail bonds have not been filed by the accused
    till date.
    Ld. counsel for accused undertakes to furnish bail
    bonds within seven days. It is submitted by Ld. counsel for
    accused that he has received the copies of complaint and
    documents yesterday itself.
    In view of the same, framing of notice is postponed
    for the next date of hearing.
    Put up for furnishing of bail bonds/ framing of
    notice on 16.01.2024.
    (Garima Jindal)
    MM (NI ACT) Digital Court no 3
    North West District Rohini Courts,
    Delhi 26.10.2023
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    Interim Order 4
    03 Aug 2023
    Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
    Pdf Text: 14CC NI ACT1125/2023
    ASHOK KUMAR Vs. PREM RAJ (Keshav Puram)
    03.08.2023
    Proceedings conducted through Cisco Webex.
    ReadercumAhlmad is on leave today.
    Present: Sh. Deepak, Ld. Counsel for complainant.
    Accused in person.
    The matter is listed for The accused has entered his
    appearance in the court today. Accused is admitted to bail
    subject to furnishing personal bonds in a sum of Rs. 10,000/.
    Time granted till the next date of hearing. He is directed to
    appear with a counsel on the next date of hearing.
    Ld. counsel for the complainant is directed to
    supply copies of complaint and documents to the accused
    through email ID “financehome962@gmail.com” or whatsapp
    no. (9899725756) at least three days before the next date of
    hearing.
    Put up for furnishing of bail bond/framing of notice
    on 26.10.2023.
    (Garima Jindal)
    MM (NI ACT) Digital Court no 3
    North West District Rohini Courts,
    Delhi 03.08.2023
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    Interim Order 3Full order available
    03 May 2023

    Order Details: COPY OF ORDER Pdf Text: 19CC NI ACT1125/2023 ASHOK KUMAR Vs. PREM RAJ (Keshav Puram) 03.05.2023 Proceedings conducted through Cisco Webex. Present: Sh. Deepak Jindal, Ld. Counsel for complainant. The matter is listed for consideration today. It is submitted by Ld. counsel for complainant that the return memo was provided by the concerned bank on 29.12.2022 and the date mentioned on legal notice is a typographical error. I take cognizance of offence U/s 138 NI Act. Following the…

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    Interim Order 2
    24 Mar 2023
    Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
    Pdf Text: 25CC NI ACT1125/2023
    ASHOK KUMAR Vs. PREM RAJ (Keshav Puram)
    24.03.2023
    Proceedings conducted through Cisco Webex.
    Present: Sh. Deepak Jindal, Ld. Counsel for complainant.
    The matter is listed for consideration today.
    Bare perusal of complaint reveals that the return
    memo pertaining to cheque in question is dated 29.12.2022
    which is more than four months after the date on the cheque.
    Ld. counsel for complainant submits that the return memo was
    received after repeated visits to the bank. Further the date on
    legal notice is 30.11.2022 which is before the date on return
    memo.
    Clarification be filed on the next date of hearing.
    Put up for consideration on 03.05.2023.
    (Garima Jindal)
    MM (NI ACT) Digital Court no 3
    North West District Rohini Courts,
    Delhi 24.03.2023
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    Interim Order 1
    25 Feb 2023
    Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
    Pdf Text: 35CC NI ACT1125/2023
    ASHOK KUMAR Vs. PREM RAJ (Keshav Puram)
    25.02.2023
    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 24.03.2023.
    (Garima Jindal)
    MM (NI ACT) Digital Court no 3
    North West District Rohini Courts,
    Delhi 25.02.2023
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    Order 13Full order available
    03 Jul 2026

    Order Details: COPY OF ORDER Pdf Text: 42 CC NI ACT 1125/2023 ASHOK KUMAR Vs. PREM RAJ PS (Keshav Puram) 03.07.2026 Present: Sh.Deepak Jindal, Ld. Counsel for complainant through video conferencing. Sh.Ankur Kaushik, Ld. Counsel for accused through video conferencing. Accused in person. Today, copy of complaint along with annexed documents have been supplied to the accused. Heard on the point of notice. Prima facie case is made out and accordingly notice framed against accused u/s 138 NI Act to…

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    Order 12
    17 Dec 2025
    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
    Pdf Text: 108 CC NI ACT 1125/2023
    ASHOK KUMAR Vs. PREM RAJ /0 (Keshav Puram)
    17.12.2025
    Total 167 matters are listed in the regular cause list for today.
    Case received by way of transfer. It be checked and registered.
    Present: Sh. Dinesh Kumar, Ld. Counsel for complainant.
    Accused in person.
    Put up the matter for purpose fixed on 13.04.2026
    (ABHINAV SINGH)
    JMFC-01/NW/Rohini
    17.12.2025	17.12.2025
    -- 1 of 1 --
    Order 11
    28 Jul 2025
    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
    Pdf Text: 116CC NI ACT1125/2023ASHOK KUMAR Vs. PREM RAJ/0 (Keshav Puram)
    Proceedings are being conducted through Webex online application.
    28.07.2025
    Present : Sh. Deepak, ld counsel for complainant.
    Accused in person.
    Put up for furnishing of bail bonds, framing of notice and further proceedings
    on 17.12.2025.
    Ms. Surbhi Sharma,
    Ld. JMFC (NI Act) Digital Court-02,
    North-West, Rohini courts,
    New Delhi/28.07.2025
    -- 1 of 1 --
    Order 10
    28 Apr 2025
    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
    Pdf Text: 67 CC NI ACT 1125/2023 ASHOK KUMAR Vs. PREM RAJ /0 (Keshav Puram)
    Proceedings conducted online through video conferencing using CISCO WEBEX
    software.
    28.04.2025
    Reader-cum-ahlmad and Asst. Ahlmad are on leave today.
    Present: None for complainant.
    Sh. Ankur Kaushik, Ld. Counsel for accused through VC.
    Accused in person.
    Matter is fixed for consideration on notice.
    Upon perusal of the case file it is observed that the cheque has been issued
    from Innovative Cooperative Urban Bank Ltd. However, the return memo has been issued
    by Union Bank of India.
    None appeared for the complainant despite repeated calls.
    Let the requisite clarifications be given on NDOH.
    Put up for clarifications, appearance of the complainant and framing of
    notice on 28.07.2025.
    At 2:26 PM, Sh. Deepak Jindal, Ld. Counsel for the complainant has appeared through
    VC. He has been apprised of the court proceedings and date of hearing.
    (Parul Sharma)
    (JMFC(NI Act) Digital court02)
    NorthWest, Rohini
    New Delhi/28.04.2025
    -- 1 of 1 --
    Order 9
    06 Feb 2025
    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
    Pdf Text: 49CC NI ACT1125/2023ASHOK KUMAR Vs. PREM RAJ/0 (Keshav Puram)
    Ld. P.O is on Leave Today.
    Present: Sh Deepak Jindal, counsel for complaint
    Sh Ankur Kaushik, counsel for accused
    Put up for purpose fixed on 28.04.2025.
    (Jayanti Chander
    Link JMFC ( NI ACT)DC-02
    06.02.2025
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    Order 8
    29 Oct 2024
    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
    Pdf Text: 24 CC NI ACT 1125/2023 ASHOK KUMAR Vs. PREM RAJ /0 (Keshav Puram)
    Proceedings conducted online through video conferencing using CISCO WEBEX
    software.
    29.10.2024
    The undersigned has joined vide order no.38/DHC/G-7/VI.E.2 (a)/2024 dated
    25.10.2024. Layers access, official email ID and digital signatures are yet to be
    provided.
    Present: Sh. Deepak Jindal, Ld. Counsel for the complainant through VC.
    Complainant through VC.
    Accused in person.
    Matter is fixed for consideration on notice.
    It is submitted by accused that his counsel is not well and hence seeks
    for an adjournment.
    Renotify for consideration on notice on 06.02.2025.
    (Parul Sharma)
    (JMFC(NI Act) Digital court02)
    NorthWest, Rohini
    New Delhi/29.10.2024
    -- 1 of 1 --
    Order 7Full order available
    09 Jul 2024

    Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS Pdf Text: 40 CC NI ACT 1125/2023 ASHOK KUMAR Vs. PREM RAJ /0 (Keshav Puram) Proceedings conducted online through video conferencing using CISCO WEBEX software. 09.07.2024 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. Present: None for complainant. Sh. Ankur Kaushik, Ld. Counsel alongwith accused through VC. Matter is fixed for…

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    Order 6
    16 Jan 2024
    Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
    Pdf Text: 34CC NI ACT1125/2023
    ASHOK KUMAR Vs. PREM RAJ
    (Keshav Puram)
    16.01.2024
    Proceedings conducted through Cisco Webex.
    Stenographer was on short leave today.
    Present: None for complainant.
    Sh. Ankur Kaushik, Ld. Counsel for accused
    alongwith accused.
    The matter is listed for furnishing of bail bonds/
    framing of notice.
    Bail bonds have been filed by Ld. counsel for
    accused. The same are accepted and taken on record.
    In view of the nonappearance of the complainant,
    framing of notice is postponed till the next date of hearing.
    Put up for framing of notice on 22.04.2024.
    (Garima Jindal)
    MM (NI ACT) Digital Court no 3
    North West District Rohini Courts,
    Delhi 16.01.2024
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    Order 5
    26 Oct 2023
    Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
    Pdf Text: 37CC NI ACT1125/2023
    ASHOK KUMAR Vs. PREM RAJ (Keshav Puram)
    26.10.2023
    Proceedings conducted through Cisco Webex.
    Present: Sh. Deepak, Ld. Counsel for complainant.
    Sh. Ankur Kaushik and Ms. Komal Chhabra,
    Ld. Counsels for accused alongwith accused.
    The matter is listed for furnishing of bail bonds/
    framing of notice. Bail bonds have not been filed by the accused
    till date.
    Ld. counsel for accused undertakes to furnish bail
    bonds within seven days. It is submitted by Ld. counsel for
    accused that he has received the copies of complaint and
    documents yesterday itself.
    In view of the same, framing of notice is postponed
    for the next date of hearing.
    Put up for furnishing of bail bonds/ framing of
    notice on 16.01.2024.
    (Garima Jindal)
    MM (NI ACT) Digital Court no 3
    North West District Rohini Courts,
    Delhi 26.10.2023
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    Order 4
    03 Aug 2023
    Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
    Pdf Text: 14CC NI ACT1125/2023
    ASHOK KUMAR Vs. PREM RAJ (Keshav Puram)
    03.08.2023
    Proceedings conducted through Cisco Webex.
    ReadercumAhlmad is on leave today.
    Present: Sh. Deepak, Ld. Counsel for complainant.
    Accused in person.
    The matter is listed for The accused has entered his
    appearance in the court today. Accused is admitted to bail
    subject to furnishing personal bonds in a sum of Rs. 10,000/.
    Time granted till the next date of hearing. He is directed to
    appear with a counsel on the next date of hearing.
    Ld. counsel for the complainant is directed to
    supply copies of complaint and documents to the accused
    through email ID “financehome962@gmail.com” or whatsapp
    no. (9899725756) at least three days before the next date of
    hearing.
    Put up for furnishing of bail bond/framing of notice
    on 26.10.2023.
    (Garima Jindal)
    MM (NI ACT) Digital Court no 3
    North West District Rohini Courts,
    Delhi 03.08.2023
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    Order 3Full order available
    03 May 2023

    Order Details: COPY OF ORDER Pdf Text: 19CC NI ACT1125/2023 ASHOK KUMAR Vs. PREM RAJ (Keshav Puram) 03.05.2023 Proceedings conducted through Cisco Webex. Present: Sh. Deepak Jindal, Ld. Counsel for complainant. The matter is listed for consideration today. It is submitted by Ld. counsel for complainant that the return memo was provided by the concerned bank on 29.12.2022 and the date mentioned on legal notice is a typographical error. I take cognizance of offence U/s 138 NI Act. Following the…

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    Order 2
    24 Mar 2023
    Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
    Pdf Text: 25CC NI ACT1125/2023
    ASHOK KUMAR Vs. PREM RAJ (Keshav Puram)
    24.03.2023
    Proceedings conducted through Cisco Webex.
    Present: Sh. Deepak Jindal, Ld. Counsel for complainant.
    The matter is listed for consideration today.
    Bare perusal of complaint reveals that the return
    memo pertaining to cheque in question is dated 29.12.2022
    which is more than four months after the date on the cheque.
    Ld. counsel for complainant submits that the return memo was
    received after repeated visits to the bank. Further the date on
    legal notice is 30.11.2022 which is before the date on return
    memo.
    Clarification be filed on the next date of hearing.
    Put up for consideration on 03.05.2023.
    (Garima Jindal)
    MM (NI ACT) Digital Court no 3
    North West District Rohini Courts,
    Delhi 24.03.2023
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    Order 1
    25 Feb 2023
    Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
    Pdf Text: 35CC NI ACT1125/2023
    ASHOK KUMAR Vs. PREM RAJ (Keshav Puram)
    25.02.2023
    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 24.03.2023.
    (Garima Jindal)
    MM (NI ACT) Digital Court no 3
    North West District Rohini Courts,
    Delhi 25.02.2023
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