#Quashing of summoning order

Allahabad HC quashes joint trial under Sections 420 and 406 IPC, citing apex court precedent in Delhi Race Club. Ruling underscores procedural safeguards under Section 482 CrPC for preventing misjoinder of offences.

Punjab & Haryana High Court rules that directors cannot be held liable under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act merely by virtue of their position. Liability attaches only if they were actively involved in the company's affairs or the cheque's issuance, and resignation before the cheque date absolves them entirely. This clarifies the scope of vicarious liability for directors in cheque bounce cases.