Complaint alleging - Can be filed by power of attorney holder of payee - When power of attorney holder has full knowledge of transaction, his statement can be recorded by Magistrate for verification of complaint.

Citation

2006 CRI. L. J. 214

BOMBAY HIGH COURT

(AURANGABAD BENCH)

S. P. KUKDAY , J.

Crl. Appln. No. 95 of 2005, D/- 27 - 9 - 2005

M/s. G. J. Packaging Private Ltd. and Anr v. M/s. S. S. Sales and Anr

(A)Negotiable Instruments Act (26 of 1881), S.138, S.142 - Dishonour of cheque -Complaint

alleging - Can be filed by power of attorney holder of payee - When power of attorney holder

has full knowledge of transaction, his statement can be recorded by Magistrate for verification

of complaint. Powers of Attorney Act (7 of 1882), S.2 -

2002 (4) All MR (Journal) 6, Dissented from.

Complaint in respect of offence punishable under S. 138