https://www.taxtmi.com/highlights?id=85059 HC dismissed the application challenging cognizance for offences u/ss 420, 467, 468, 471 and 120-B of IPC in a cheque dishonor case. It held the presumption u/s 139 of Negotiable Instruments Act was rightly applied. Malafides of complainant are immaterial if allegations make out a cognizable offence. Mere delay in filing complaint cannot quash proceedings unless barred u/s 468 CrPC. The contentions regarding Section 139 NI Act, malafides, and delay were rejected. en-us Wed, 22 Jan 2025 08:21:45 +0530 Wed, 22 Jan 2025 08:21:46 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/highlights?id=85059 HC dismissed the application challenging cognizance for offences u/ss 420, 467, 468, 471 and 120-B of IPC in a cheque dishonor case. It held the presumption u/s 139 of Negotiable Instruments Act was rightly applied. Malafides of complainant are immaterial if allegations make out a cognizable offence. Mere delay in filing complaint cannot quash proceedings unless barred u/s 468 CrPC. The contentions regarding Section 139 NI Act, malafides, and delay were rejected. Highlights Indian Laws Wed, 22 Jan 2025 08:21:45 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/highlights?id=85059