#same transaction

Tripura High Court rules that separate FIRs are maintainable for distinct offences arising from the same incident, where allegations under Section 354 IPC and the SC/ST Act involve different legal elements. The decision clarifies that the bar on multiple FIRs for the same transaction does not apply when offences are legally distinct, impacting investigation and prosecution strategies in overlapping criminal cases.

Kerala High Court holds that multiple cheques issued for balance due under a single transaction may be jointly tried under Section 220 Cr.P.C., clarifying scope of joint prosecution under NI Act.

Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that separate cheques issued under one transaction do not mandate joint trial under CrPC Sections 219-220 unless prejudice is proven.