Delay of 353 days in filing complaint - since the accused promised her to pay her dues - Delay duly explained - Delay liable to be condoned.

Citation

AIROnline 2022 MAD 62

Madras High Court

SUNDER MOHAN , J.

Crl.R.C. - 566 of 2017 D/- 20 - 6 - 2022

Munirathinammal v. T.E.Aruna

Negotiable Instruments Act (26 of 1881), S.138, S.142(b) - Limitation Act (36 of 1963), S.5 -

Dishonour of cheque - Condonation of delay - Delay of 353 days in filing complaint - Delay

occurred, as complainant was taking care of her ailing Mother in law, she had gone on

pilgrimage to various places and since the accused promised her to pay her dues - Delay duly

explained - Delay liable to be condoned.

 (Paras 5 , 7)