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2020 (9) TMI 739 - HC - Indian LawsDishonor of Cheque - appellant submits that since the date of service of notice is not mentioned in the complaint so the necessary ingredients for making section 138 of Negotiable Instruments act are lacking - HELD THAT:- Although the service of notice is not mentioned in the complaint, on this ground the summoning order could not be quashed. The question as to whether the complaint is premature would be open to be decided by trial court. So in these circumstances, it cannot be said that no offence is made out against the applicant. All the submission made at the bar relates to the disputed question of fact, which cannot be adjudicated upon by this Court in exercise of power conferred under Section 482 Cr.P.C. The prayer for quashing the abovesaid summoning order and proceedings is refused - However, it is provided that if the applicant appear and surrender before the court below within 30 days from today and applies for bail, then the bail application of the applicant be considered and decided expeditiously in view of the settled law laid by Hon'ble Supreme Court. For a period of 30 days from today or till the disposal of the application for grant of bail whichever is earlier, no coercive action shall be taken against the applicant. However, in case, the applicant do not appear before the Court below within the aforesaid period, coercive action shall be taken against him - For a period of 30 days from today, non-bailable warrant issued against the applicant, shall be kept in abeyance. Application disposed off.
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