Interim Order 3

Order Details: COPY OF ORDER
Pdf Text: 17CC NI ACT/4263/2025
SURENDER SINGH Vs. Hemant sharma/0
(South Rohini)
12.05.2026
Present : Sh. Jitender Sharma, Ld. Counsel for the
Complainant with complainant.
Complainant has provided his PAN card. Copy of
the same is retained on record.
Complainant also submits that this is the first case
filed by him against any person u/s. 138 NI Act.
The complainant also submits that he has received a
sum of Rs. 1,55,000/- from the accused on 11.03.2026 i.e., after
filing of this case and therefore, he is only seeking proportionate
relief from this court.
Signatures of complainant has been taken on this
order sheet to signify his presence and consent.
Heard. Record perused.
1. The present complaint has been filed by the complainant
against the accused due to dishonour of the cheque(s) in
question. I have gone through the complaint and the annexed
documents. Complaint is within limitation and within the
jurisdiction of this court. Prima facie, there is sufficient material
on record to take cognizance of offence u/s 138 NI Act.
2. Considering the documentary evidence on record, complainant
is not examined at this pre-summoning stage in terms of
judgment of Hon’ble Supreme Court in A. C. Narayan v State
of Maharashtra & Anr. (2014) 11 SCC 790.
3. Issue summons to the accused Hemant Sharma.
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4. Let summons be issued by the following modes:-
a. upon filing PF/RC/Speed Post within 15 working days
from today. If necessary, let affixation be done in terms of
section 65 CrPC.
b. Dasti summons are also permitted.
c. Electronic Mode (Subject to filing of affidavit by the
complainant verifying the email ID/phone/Whatsapp
number of the accused)
5. The accused shall also be apprised that if he so opts he/she
may settle the matter with the complainant by the first or second
date of hearing and any delay in settlement may lead to
imposition of further costs in terms of decision of Hon’ble
Supreme Court of India in Sanjabij Tari v Kishore S Borcar
2025 INSC 1158. Ahlmad is directed to make the necessary
endorsement on the summons in compliance of the above stated
judgment.
6. Put up for appearance of the accused on 17.09.2026.
(APOORV BHARDWAJ)
JMFC-02, NORTH WEST DISTRICT
ROHINI COURTS DELHI/12.05.2026
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