Case Law Analysis
|Jharkhand High Court
Section 138 NI Act | Fresh Complaint Permissible Post-Acquittal for Premature Filing : Jharkhand HC Clarifies Condonation of Delay
Jharkhand High Court rules that a complaint filed before the expiry of the 15-day notice period under Section 138 NI Act is invalid, but allows the complainant to file a fresh complaint within one month of acquittal, with liberty to seek condonation of delay. The ruling underscores procedural compliance while balancing the right to re-agitate valid claims.