Which Supreme Court decision gave criminal courts directions on scrutinising the complaint and…
In Indian Bank Association v. Union of India, the Supreme Court gave directions to expedite cases under section 138. The directions dealt with scrutiny of the complaint and…
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Which Supreme Court decision gave criminal courts directions on scrutinising the complaint and supporting affidavit, issuing summons and expediting trials under section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer A
In Indian Bank Association v. Union of India, the Supreme Court gave directions to expedite cases under section 138.
The directions dealt with scrutiny of the complaint and its supporting material and the issue of summons.
Option feedback
Option A
The Court set out general directions for handling section 138 complaints in this decision.
Option B
This decision addressed the presumption concerning a legally enforceable debt under section 139.
Option C
This decision addressed how to proceed when the complainant company’s representative was absent.
Option D
This decision analysed the elements of the offence and territorial jurisdiction.
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