Venugopal N Dhoot vs Religare Finvest Limited & Anr

ik-2919793 Delhi High Court 24 February 2026 • 3 min read

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Case Significance

Venugopal N Dhoot vs Religare Finvest Limited & Anr is a Delhi High Court decision dated February 24, 2026 (citation: ik-2919793). The petitioner, a Mumbai-based septuagenarian with cardiac health issues who had undergone coronary angioplasty, challenged the issuance of non-bailable warrants in a Section 138 NI Act complaint for dishonour of cheque. The respondent's counsel did not oppose recalling the warrants, and the Court recalled the NBW, directing the petitioner to file a fresh application for exemption from personal appearance with an affidavit confirming he would not dispute identity and would be bound by his cou The case was heard by Justice Manoj Jain. Counsel appearing: Anil Pandey (counsel for petitioner), Bhavishya Mohaniya (counsel for respondent), Hemant Kumar (counsel for respondent), Rajneesh Sharma (counsel for petitioner).

Summary

The petitioner, a Mumbai-based septuagenarian with cardiac health issues who had undergone coronary angioplasty, challenged the issuance of non-bailable warrants in a Section 138 NI Act complaint for dishonour of cheque. The respondent's counsel did not oppose recalling the warrants, and the Court recalled the NBW, directing the petitioner to file a fresh application for exemption from personal appearance with an affidavit confirming he would not dispute identity and would be bound by his counsel's statements.

What was the outcome of Venugopal N Dhoot vs Religare Finvest Limited & Anr?

The petitioner, a Mumbai-based septuagenarian with cardiac health issues who had undergone coronary angioplasty, challenged the issuance of non-bailable warrants in a Section 138 NI Act complaint for ...

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