In fact, for purposes of the present order, one is constrained to observe that as per the allegations a specific amount was due. Certain post-dated cheques were issued. They were numbering 9/10 (already mentioned above in individual complaint). It was, therefore, one transaction and to state that there has to be a separate complaint with respect to each cheque that was dishonoured, will not be correct. Section 219 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, therefore, will not be a bar in the peculiar facts of the case. Therefore, this court has no hesitation in repelling the said arguments.

 In fact, for purposes of the present order, one is constrained to observe that as per the allegations a specific amount was due. Certain post-dated cheques were issued. They were numbering 9/10 (already mentioned above in individual complaint). It was, therefore, one transaction and to state that there has to be a separate complaint with respect to each cheque that was dishonoured, will not be correct. Section 219 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, therefore, will not be a bar in the peculiar facts of the case. Therefore, this court has no hesitation in repelling the said arguments.

Punjab-Haryana High Court

Anita vs Anil K. Mehra And Ors. on 17 November, 1995

Equivalent citations: 1998 94 CompCas 584 P H, (1996) 112 PLR 321

Bench: V Aggarwal

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