https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=419886 In a prosecution under Sections 138 and 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, a partner who is not a signatory to the cheque can still face proceedings if the complaint and accompanying material prima facie indicate that the partner was in charge of and responsible for the firm's business. The Court noted that the petitioners were admitted partners and that the reconstitution deed described business roles, including operation of bank accounts and borrowing powers. At the quashing stage, it held that actual control and responsibility during the relevant period were matters for trial, not for interference under Section 482 CrPC, and the prosecution was allowed to proceed. en-us Mon, 24 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0530 Wed, 23 Mar 2022 08:37:31 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=419886 In a prosecution under Sections 138 and 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, a partner who is not a signatory to the cheque can still face proceedings if the complaint and accompanying material prima facie indicate that the partner was in charge of and responsible for the firm's business. The Court noted that the petitioners were admitted partners and that the reconstitution deed described business roles, including operation of bank accounts and borrowing powers. At the quashing stage, it held that actual control and responsibility during the relevant period were matters for trial, not for interference under Section 482 CrPC, and the prosecution was allowed to proceed. Case-Laws Indian Laws Mon, 24 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=419886