Anil Kumar vs Parveen Kumar

ik-104179486 Delhi High Court 2 December 2024 • 17 min read

Judges (1)

Counsel (7)

Akshit Sawal Counsel Petitioner Ayan Sharma Counsel Petitioner Pallav Gupta Counsel Petitioner Rajni Gupta Counsel Respondent Ravin Rao Counsel Petitioner Shivender Gupta Counsel Respondent Yashasvi Yadav Counsel Petitioner

Parties (2)

Anil Kumar Petitioner Parveen Kumar Respondent

Case Significance

Anil Kumar vs Parveen Kumar is a Delhi High Court decision dated December 2, 2024 (citation: ik-104179486). The petitioner challenged a Magistrate's order summoning his wife as a court witness in a cheque dishonour case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition, upholding the Magistrate's power to summon court witnesses in the interest of justice and fair trial, finding no illegality in the impugned order. The case was heard by Justice Chandra Dhari Singh.

Summary

The petitioner challenged a Magistrate's order summoning his wife as a court witness in a cheque dishonour case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition, upholding the Magistrate's power to summon court witnesses in the interest of justice and fair trial, finding no illegality in the impugned order.

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