High Court Rules Trial Court Lacks Jurisdiction for Cheque Dishonor Case u/s 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.

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....Dishonor of Cheque - jurisdiction of the court for proceedings initiated on a complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 - As admitted by the respondent herein, the complaint was filed before a court lacking territorial jurisdiction and as such, there is no option for this Court, but to conclude that the Trial Court cannot proceed with the complaint against the petitioner herein. - HC....