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High Court Dismisses Petition to Recall Witness in Cheque Dishonor Case, Citing Delay Tactics

07 May 2024 8:19 AM

By: Admin

In a significant ruling, the Punjab and Haryana High Court today dismissed a petition filed by M/s Della Technica, challenging the decision of a lower court in a cheque dishonor case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The petitioners had sought to quash an order that partly allowed the recall of witnesses during the trial proceedings.

Justice Deepak Gupta, presiding over the case, observed, "The present petition appears to be not only an attempt to delay the proceedings but also a tactic to overcome the order." This remark came as the court scrutinized the petition filed under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code, which challenged the Judicial Magistrate's decision in Ludhiana.

The case stemmed from a transaction involving the purchase of a woodworking machine, where a cheque issued by the petitioners was returned due to 'payment stopped by the drawer'. The petitioners, accused in the case, had moved an application under Section 311 of the Cr.PC for recalling the complainant for further cross-examination and re-examining a defense witness to prove certain financial documents.

The High Court, in its judgment, referred to previous orders setting specific deadlines for the cross-examination of witnesses. It noted the lack of justification for recalling the complainant after a considerable delay. The court's decision underlined the importance of adhering to procedural timelines, emphasizing that the legal system cannot be bogged down by unnecessary delays.

Representing the petitioners, Mr. H.S. Dhindsa argued for a fair trial, asserting that the intention was not to waste the court's time. However, the respondent, represented by Mr. Neeraj Jain, opposed the petition, highlighting it as a strategy to prolong the legal process.

The High Court's decision to dismiss the petition reaffirms the judiciary's commitment to expediting legal proceedings and curtailing delay tactics. This judgment serves as a reminder of the judiciary's role in ensuring that justice is delivered in a timely and efficient manner.

Date of Decision: 14th December 2023

M/s Della Technica and another VS M/s Jai Jagdamba Enterprises

 

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