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Order 1 · 17 Dec 2025 · CNR DLNW021466252025
Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS Pdf Text: 23 CC NI ACT / 5829/2025 ANKIT YADAV Vs. IRSHAD / () 17.12.2025 Present: Complainant in person with Ld. Counsel Sh. Rahul. Heard. Record perused. The present complaint is filed for the offence punishable under Section 138 of Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881. The complaint is within limitation and within the jurisdiction of this court. There are sufficient grounds for taking cognizance of the offence under Section 138 of Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881 In the light of the full bench of Hon'ble Supreme Court of India cited as “ A. C. Narayan vs. State of Maharashtra & Anr.” (2014) 11 SCC 790, this court is of the considered opinion that there is no need to examine the complainant at this pre-summoning stage for the purpose of issuance of process against the accused. Complaint, affidavit of evidence, documents annexed and verification in form of affidavit filed by the complainant in support of complaint perused. Prima facie, it appears that the cheque in question was issued by the accused in favour of the complainant in discharge of the legal liability. The cheque in question was dishonoured on presentation. Legal notice was served upon the accused in ordinary course. Despite the service of the notice, accused has failed to make the payment within the stipulated time. There are sufficient grounds for proceeding against the accused. Let summons be issued to the accused through all modes including email & whatsapp. RC & Speed post be given -- 1 of 2 -- dasti to the complainant on filing of PF/RC/SP within 15 days from today, returnable for NDOH, with direction to file the certificate u/s 65B along with proof of service. Let matter be referred to upcoming lok adalat on 10.01.2026 If matter is not settled, put up on 28.04.2026. (Gaurav Katariya) JMFC-7(NW)/RC/Delhi 17.12.2025 -- 2 of 2 --