Application
to condone the delay in lodging complaint under negotiable instrument act must
be considered before issuing summons to accused
In this case, High Court of Karnataka held that the
Magistrate had committed a serious error in not considering the application under
section 142 (b) of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 at the initial stage.
The case was remitted back to the Magistrate to consider the said application
first and then pass appropriate orders, if necessary.
High Court of
Karnataka in G Ravi Vs Shivanand Revappa Rebbanavar
Prepared
by: S. Hemanth
