https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=763432 The HC dismissed a petition seeking quashment of proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The accused challenged cognizance on grounds of pending civil suit regarding defective mobile stone crusher equipment delivery. The court held that neither signature nor cheque issuance was disputed, and the complaint contained necessary factual foundation including purchase details, cheque issuance for legally enforceable liability, and amounts due. The court ruled that pendency of civil proceedings regarding defective equipment could be raised as defense during trial through rebuttal evidence under Section 313 CrPC, but insufficient grounds existed for quashing proceedings under Section 482 CrPC. en-us Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0530 Fri, 20 Dec 2024 08:46:55 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=763432 The HC dismissed a petition seeking quashment of proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The accused challenged cognizance on grounds of pending civil suit regarding defective mobile stone crusher equipment delivery. The court held that neither signature nor cheque issuance was disputed, and the complaint contained necessary factual foundation including purchase details, cheque issuance for legally enforceable liability, and amounts due. The court ruled that pendency of civil proceedings regarding defective equipment could be raised as defense during trial through rebuttal evidence under Section 313 CrPC, but insufficient grounds existed for quashing proceedings under Section 482 CrPC. Case-Laws Indian Laws Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=763432