Two similar complaints-one cross examination

When 2 cases are filed 2 separate case numbers would have been given, Were both of them filed on the same day? 

Both of them cannot be clubbed together,even if the complainant and the accused are the same.

No They are not clubbed. Filed on the same day , Running Concurrently on the same dates

There are separate numbers but since the contents and facts are exactly the same it is ordered that the Cross Examination donen in one may be read into the other

Do the cheques  of the 2 cases belong to the same bank?

YES . SAME BANK, SAME ACCOUNT NUMBER, SAME DRAWER, SAME PAYEE, PART OF THE SAME TRANSACTION, ISSUED IN PURSUANCE OF THE SAME AGREEMENT . ONLY THE DATES ARE DIFFERENT THAT IS Y 2 SEPARATE COMPLAINTS

Then it is maintainable to be tried together.

SAINATH DEVALLA SIR

TRUE IT IS MAINTAINABLE ! BUT I WILL BE OBLIGED TO HAVE ANY LEGAL AUTHORITY (CASE LAW ETC) IN THE MATTER WHICHH PROVES OUR CONTENTION

U can browse the citations on the web

There is no provision to  club two cases together for joint trial in the criminal laws.  Since both are two cases, they are to be tried differently, it depends on the counsel to hae the same affidavit or to accept the same cross examination to the other case too, it cannot be forced on the defence counsel or accused to accept gthe complaintnat's decision on any basis.  Do not make simple things complicated, go by the provisions of law.

Ashok Kumar,

1. When you say " Progress of the case is together" what do you mean ?

Are the cases clubbed together, or they are still separate cases but generally same date is given for convenience ??

2. when the magistrate has ordered for single CE, where is the scope for further objection in front of him......

Best way would have been to argue, that there are two different affidavits, and calls for further questioning, magistrate would have allowed...

In my opinion both the cases are clubbed together, so you can only seek further CE (if closed) under S.311 citing valid reasons, if dismissed then go for revision.

Sorry, I did not read your post wherein you stated that the cases are not clubbed...

Now they are deemed clubbed by the last order of magistrate.

You move an application under S.311 stating that you were under the impression that you would get opportunity for cross examination in both the cases and certain relevant questions of the defence are left out and if not confronted it will cause heavy prejudice to accussed.

This will get you one more opportunity to cross him..

According too the recent amendement total no of cases belongong to the same accused have to be transfered to one court only within the juriosdiction of the sessions court.Hence the above trail of both the cases is maintenable,even without the amendement.

common judgement can be passed in such cases. Presently I am dealing such type of case.