Dishonour of Cheque--Single Complaint Maintainable for Multiple Cheque Dishonours Arising from Same Transaction Under Section 220 CrPC
A single complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 is maintainable for dishonour of multiple cheques covered by a consolidated statutory notice, provided all cheques arise from the same transaction. Section 220 of the Code of Criminal Procedure permits joint trial of multiple offences forming part of one series of connected acts constituting the same transaction. Unity of purpose, continuity of action, and common underlying liability are determinative factors.
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