Who among the following is empowered to take cognizance of any offence committed under Section 138 of…
Under s.142(1)(c) NI Act cognizance of a s.138 offence may be taken only by "The Metropolitan Magistrate or Judicial Magistrate of the 1st Class", not by "The Banking…
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Who among the following is empowered to take cognizance of any offence committed under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881?
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Correct answer C
Under s.142(1)(c) NI Act cognizance of a s.138 offence may be taken only by "The Metropolitan Magistrate or Judicial Magistrate of the 1st Class", not by "The Banking Ombudsman" or "The Executive Magistrate".
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