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2022 (6) TMI 1032 - HC - Indian LawsDishonor of Cheque - vicarious liability of Director - Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 - HELD THAT:- On perusing the complaint, this Court finds that the complainant has made specific averment that the Directors participated in the meeting to negotiate the terms of contract and at every stage, they enquired about the project and insisted to complete it within the scheduled time. The petitioners admit that the cheque was drawn by them and handed over to the respondent-complainant. However, they contend that the cheques were issued only as security for the balance amount, which is liable to pay after certification. If that is so, the petitioners ought not to have given those cheques with specific dates and amounts without certification. After presentation of the cheques and institution of the complaint, the petitioners herein by rely upon the report of auditor dated 16.05.2018 who was apparently appointed by the petitioners herein try to make out the defence - From the dates and events, admittedly the cheques were drawn and handed over to the respondent much prior to the appointment of the so called independent Auditor and receipt of his report. After issuing the cheque for specific amount with date, the petitioners are attempt to make out a case that the cheques were not issued for the liability but only as a security and the liability are facts to be tested in trial much less than the cheque amount and not summarily by exercising Section 482 of Cr.P.C. This Court is of the view that the petitioners herein are liable to face the trial and prove their innocence. The power of the High Court under Section 482 of Cr.P.C., to quash the complaint cannot be exercised, in the case, where the complaint speaks about the participation of the accused persons and issuance of cheques for enforceable debt - Petition dismissed.
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