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2021 (2) TMI 1305 - HC - Indian Laws


Issues: Quashing of proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act based on dissolution of partnership firm and failure to meet requirements of Section 141.

Analysis:

1. Dissolution of Partnership Firm: The petitioner sought to quash the proceedings citing the dissolution of the Partnership Firm before the issuance of the subject cheque. The Court held that this issue is factual and should be determined during trial, indicating that it cannot be decided at the quash petition stage.

2. Compliance with Section 141 of the NI Act: The crux of the matter revolved around whether the complaint satisfied the requirements of Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The complaint alleged that the accused partners were in charge of the day-to-day business affairs of the Partnership Firm, which had outstanding dues. However, the Court noted that the complaint lacked specific allegations regarding the petitioner's responsibility and involvement in the business operations. It emphasized that for a complaint to be maintainable against a partner under Section 141, it must clearly establish the partner's role in the firm's affairs.

3. Legal Precedent: The judgment highlighted that the complaint merely restated the language of Section 141 without providing substantive details on how the petitioner was in charge and responsible for the business conduct. The Court emphasized that without such specific allegations, the complaint against the petitioner could not be sustained, emphasizing the well-settled legal principle in this regard.

4. Decision and Directions: Ultimately, the Court quashed the proceedings against the petitioner in STC No.583 of 2017, directing the lower court to proceed with the case against the other accused individuals. A timeline of three months was set for the completion of proceedings against the remaining accused, underscoring the resolution of the petitioner's involvement in the case.

5. Conclusion: The criminal original petition was allowed, leading to the closure of connected miscellaneous petitions. The judgment, delivered by the Honorable Mr. Justice N. Anand Venkatesh, provided a detailed analysis of the issues raised, emphasizing the importance of meeting the statutory requirements under the Negotiable Instruments Act for complaints against partners in a firm.

 

 

 

 

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