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Issues: Whether the dismissal of the complaint for delay in filing it under the Negotiable Instruments Act was sustainable without considering sufficient cause and without enquiry on the condonation request.
Analysis: Section 142(b) of the Negotiable Instruments Act permits cognizance of a complaint filed beyond the prescribed period if the complainant satisfies the court that there was sufficient cause for not filing it in time. The limitation runs from the date of institution of the complaint, and the court must consider the materials placed to show sufficient cause. A detailed trial is not required at that stage, but the accused must be heard before delay is condoned. The impugned decision dismissed the complaint only on the ground of limitation without examining the condonation request in detail or considering whether sufficient cause was shown.
Conclusion: The dismissal on the ground of limitation was set aside and the matter was remanded for fresh consideration of the delay question after giving opportunity to adduce evidence and after notice to the accused.
Final Conclusion: The appeal succeeded only to the extent of reopening the limitation issue and restoring it for reconsideration by the trial court.
Ratio Decidendi: A complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act filed beyond the prescribed period can be entertained if sufficient cause for delay is shown, and the court must consider that question on the materials before it before rejecting the complaint on limitation.
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