Magistrates Limited to Summons Trials for Section 138 Cases to Prevent Prolonged Trials and Preserve Efficiency.

Dishonor of Cheque - If the learned Magistrates are allowed to convert the complaints filed alleging an offence punishable under Section 138 of the said Act of 1881 into a warrant triable case, the consequence will be disastrous as the trial will be prolonged. Lot of time will have to be devoted for hearing of discharge application and for framing of charge. It will amount to defeating the very object of introducing Chapter XVII containing Sections 138 to 142 in the said Act of 1881 with effect from 1st April 1989. - The power of the learned Magistrate to convert the trial of a complaint under Section 138 of the said Act of 1881 under the second proviso to sub-section (1) of Section 143 is confined only to converting the case into a summons triable case - HC .....

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