Jagpreet Kalsi & Anr. vs Rajesh Rakheja

ik-11304161 Delhi High Court 23 December 2024 • 22 min read

Judges (1)

Chandra Dhari Singh Delivered

Counsel (4)

Aalam Bir Singh Nijjar Counsel Respondent Barnali Paul Counsel Petitioner Hardikaa Kalia Counsel Petitioner Manish Aggarwal Counsel Petitioner

Parties (3)

PJH Enterprises Petitioner Jagpreet Kalsi Petitioner Rajesh Rakheja Respondent

Case Significance

Jagpreet Kalsi & Anr. vs Rajesh Rakheja is a Delhi High Court decision dated December 23, 2024 (citation: ik-11304161). Petition under Section 482 CrPC seeking quashing of NI Act Section 138 proceedings against partners of a firm for dishonoured cheques. The Court upheld the Revisional Court's finding that liability attached only for cheques issued by Mr. Harkaran Singh as authorized signatory on behalf of the firm, and dismissed the petition. The case was heard by Justice Chandra Dhari Singh. Counsel appearing: Aalam Bir Singh Nijjar (counsel for respondent), Barnali Paul (counsel for petitioner), Hardikaa Kalia (counsel for petitioner), Manish Aggarwal (counsel for petitioner).

Summary

Petition under Section 482 CrPC seeking quashing of NI Act Section 138 proceedings against partners of a firm for dishonoured cheques. The Court upheld the Revisional Court's finding that liability attached only for cheques issued by Mr. Harkaran Singh as authorized signatory on behalf of the firm, and dismissed the petition.

What was the outcome of Jagpreet Kalsi & Anr. vs Rajesh Rakheja?

Petition under Section 482 CrPC seeking quashing of NI Act Section 138 proceedings against partners of a firm for dishonoured cheques. The Court upheld the Revisional Court's finding that liability at...

Judgment

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Source: Indian Kanoon (ik-11304161)