Case filed in Rajasthan u/s 138 N.I.Act. Cognigence taken by court on petition itself without aducing any witness. Reply to legal notice by acused not considered in petition or by the court b4 cognigence. No summon served on acused. Bailable warrant served this week. Acused, a businessman, living in Bihar & case proceeding is in Rajasthan. Acused has problem to apear & take bail on next date, can manage to appear on subsequent date. Question for forum are;
- Whether maintainability can be challanged on procedure followed b4 cognigence?
- Can petition u/s 205 be allowed at this stage? Authorities available on this issue.
- If Court doesn't allow 205 than based on advocate's attendance adjournment should be allowed to give one opportunity for personal appearence or Court may order for non-bailable warrant. Any authority on this issue?
Responses solicited. Regards