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2022 (11) TMI 1083 - HC - Indian LawsDishonor of Cheque - failure to file a cheque return memo before the trial Court - whether on the basis of cheque return memo the summoning order cannot be passed? - HELD THAT:- The section 138 of the NI Act does not mandate any particular form of cheque return memo which is nothing but a mere information given by the Banker of the due holder of a cheque that the cheque has been returned as unpaid. If the cheque return memo is not bearing any official stamp of the bank, it does not render the cheque return memo as invalid or illegal. The cheque return memo is not a document which is not required to be covered under section 4 of the Bankers Book (Evidence) Act, 1891. If there is any infirmity in the cheque return memo, it does not render entire trial under section 138 of the NI Act as nullity. The perusal of the alleged cheque return memo which is under challenge reflects that the cheque bearing no. 000192 dated 15.04.2019 amounting to Rs.47,53,519/- could not be encashed due to the “account blocked”. If it is presumed that there is any irregularity or illegality in the format of the said cheque return memo then it can be addressed during the course of trial. The petitioner has not disputed the issuance of cheque under his signature and the dishonour of the cheque by the concerned Banker. There is no infirmity or illegality in the impugned order. The concerned Court has not committed any illegality while relying on the said cheque return memo dated 04.07.2019 before issuance of the summons against the accused no. 1 to 3 which also includes the petitioner as accused no. 2. The decision delivered by the Himachal Pradesh High Court does not provide any help to the petitioner. Petition dismissed.
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