https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=275009 The HC set aside the trial court's orders dismissing complaints under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instrument Act due to the complainant's absence. It directed that the complaints be restored and re-registered, emphasizing the need for the Magistrate to exercise discretion judiciously under Section 256 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The parties were instructed to appear before the trial court, with the complainant required to file the process fee and ensure witness presence, underscoring the importance of fair application of the law to uphold criminal justice. en-us Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0530 Sun, 10 Dec 2023 15:39:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=275009 The HC set aside the trial court's orders dismissing complaints under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instrument Act due to the complainant's absence. It directed that the complaints be restored and re-registered, emphasizing the need for the Magistrate to exercise discretion judiciously under Section 256 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The parties were instructed to appear before the trial court, with the complainant required to file the process fee and ensure witness presence, underscoring the importance of fair application of the law to uphold criminal justice. Case-Laws Indian Laws Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=275009