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Cheque Dishonor Complaint Filed Timely; Notice Service Validity to be Evaluated by Trial Court, Not u/s 482 Cr.P.C.
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....Dishonor of Cheque - insufficiency of funds - presumption of service of notice - The complaint should have been filed by 03.12.12, Admittedly, the complaint was filed on 19.11.2012 and therefore, at this stage, it cannot be said that no proceedings under Section 138 of the Act could be drawn against the applicant. The Magistrate at the stage of summoning has only to see whether a prima facie case is made out or not - The factum of disputed service of notice requires adjudication on the basis of evidence and the same can only be done and appreciated by the trial court and not by this Court under the jurisdiction conferred by Section 482 Cr.P.C. - HC....