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The petition seeks to quash proceedings in a case u/s 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, raising concerns about the lack of required pleadings in the complaint. Details of the Judgment: Issue 1: Maintainability of Second Petition u/s 482 CrPC The petitioner filed a second petition u/s 482 CrPC after the first was dismissed, arguing that the legal plea is valid even after the factual petition was rejected. Citing the case Superintendent and Remembrancer of Legal Affairs, W.B. v. Mohan Singh, the High Court emphasized the need to prevent abuse of court processes and secure justice based on the prevailing circumstances. Issue 2: Change in Circumstances for Second Petition The court highlighted a case where a subsequent petition was entertained due to a significant delay and lack of progress in the criminal proceedings. It was emphasized that a change in circumstances can warrant a second petition, but withholding information for successive petitions is discouraged. Issue 3: Compliance with Legal Requirements in Complaint The complaint indicated that the accused failed to settle the amount post-cheque dishonor, supported by a statutory notice and a prayer for recovery under Section 357 CrPC. Reference was made to a case emphasizing the need for clear statements regarding payment or explanations in complaints. Issue 4: Evaluation of Legal Plea The court stressed that merely analyzing the complaint text is insufficient to determine compliance with Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act; sworn statements must also be considered. Consequently, the second petition u/s 482 CrPC was deemed not maintainable, and the legal plea was found unsustainable. Conclusion: The criminal original petition was dismissed, directing the Judicial Magistrate to conclude the case within three months. Connected miscellaneous petitions were also dismissed in light of the judgment.
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