Sec. 138 of N.I.Act

Querist :
Anonymous
(Querist) 17 March 2010
This query is : Resolved
Five years back complainant bank deposited one of the blank cheques in their custody as security the complainant failed to appear for cross examination and the cross was closed, now the complainant has deposited the second blank cheque in its custody for double the amount for recovery of the same case for which trial is in progress and given notice u/s 138 is their any remedy for the accused. Can the accused lodge police complaint/FIR for harassment against the complaiant and or apply to court where the case is already in progress to restrain complainant from proceeding further
s.subramanian
(Expert) 24 August 2010
Yes. Lodge a complaint against the complainant for harassment and extortion and black mailing.