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of <h1>Court finds respondent's defense in winding up petition not genuine, orders deposit of disputed amount.</h1> The court, after analyzing the legal aspects of winding up petitions, found the respondent's defense regarding outstanding payments not bona fide. It ... Winding up - Circumstances in which a company may be wound up Issues:1. Claim for outstanding amount in a company petition.2. Dispute over payment and issuance of a cheque.3. Validity of invoices and confirmation of due amount.4. Disputed invoices and defense raised by the respondent.5. Legal considerations regarding winding up petition and disputed documents.Analysis:Issue 1: Claim for outstanding amount in a company petitionThe petitioner, an advertising agency, filed a company petition claiming Rs. 6,66,701 as outstanding payment for advertising services provided to the respondent. Despite a statutory notice and no response from the respondent, the petition was filed.Issue 2: Dispute over payment and issuance of a chequeThe respondent denied any outstanding amount and disputed the cheque issued, claiming it was for payment to newspapers, not the petitioner. However, evidence showed the cheque was signed and corrected for the petitioner, contradicting the respondent's defense.Issue 3: Validity of invoices and confirmation of due amountThe petitioner presented invoices and a statement of account confirming the due amount of Rs. 7,66,701. The respondent initially confirmed the debt but later disputed it, leading to a legal battle over the authenticity of the invoices and payment obligations.Issue 4: Disputed invoices and defense raised by the respondentThe respondent disputed some invoices, alleging missing advertisements as grounds for non-payment. However, the petitioner clarified that non-English advertisements were omitted to avoid procedural issues, and all payments were duly made to the concerned publications.Issue 5: Legal considerations regarding winding up petition and disputed documentsThe court analyzed the legal aspects of winding up petitions, emphasizing the need for genuine disputes to prevent misuse of court jurisdiction. In this case, the court found the respondent's defense not bona fide and ordered a deposit of the disputed amount, directing the petitioner to file a recovery suit if needed.This detailed analysis covers the key issues raised in the judgment, outlining the legal arguments, evidence presented, and the court's decision based on the facts and legal principles involved in the case.
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