Criminal complaint to continue after civil case decided
SANJEEV JAIN
(Querist) 27 February 2014
This query is : Resolved
A gets the civil case settled for dues on receiving the decree amount.
After this can criminal complaint u/s 138 of N.I.A. (for the cheque returned for the same amount which was recovered under civil suit) be continued ?
Devajyoti Barman
(Expert) 27 February 2014
Yes unless he specifically mentions of settlement of all disputes including withdrawal of 138 NI Act case.
Rajendra K Goyal
(Expert) 28 February 2014
Both case are separate, criminal case will continue till taken back.