Under Negotiable Instruments Act, for filing a complaint under section 138 of the Act essential condition is -

The delay in filing a complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, can be condoned:

A

Under Section 5 of the Indian Limitation Act, 1963

B

Under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

C

Under Section 142 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

D

Under Section 143 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

If, in a complaint case it is made to appear to Magistrate that an investigation by the police is in progress in relation to the same offence, which of the following order(s) a Magistrate may pass under Section 210 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973?
1. Return the complaint to be re-filed after police investigation
2. Stay the proceeding of inquiry or trial on such complaint
3. Call a report from the Investigating Officer
4. Refer the complaint for investigation by police
5. Refer the complaint to Chief Judicial Magistrate

A

3 and 4

B

2 and 5

C

2 and 3

D

2 only

E

None of the above

Consider the following statements for deflection and null type instruments: 1. Deflection type of instruments are more accurate than null type of instruments. 2. Deflection type of instruments can be highly sensitive as compared with the null type of instruments. 3. Null type of instruments are more suitable for measurements under dynamic conditions than deflection type of instruments. Which of the above statements are not correct?

A

1 and 2 only

B

1 and 3 only

C

1, 2 and 3

D

2 and 3 only

Which provisions of the Negotiable Instruments Act mandates that the offences punishable under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act shall be tried summarily?

A

Section 141

B

Section 142

C

Section 143

D

Section 144

Consider the following statements in connection with deflection-type and null-type instruments: 1. Null-type instruments are more accurate than the deflection-type ones. 2. Null-type of instrument can be highly sensitive compared to a deflection-type instrument. 3. Under dynamic conditions, null-type instruments are less preferred to deflection-type instruments. 4. Response is faster in null-type instruments as compared to deflection-type instruments. Which of the above statements are correct?

A

1, 2 and 3

B

1, 2 and 4

C

1, 3 and 4

D

2, 3 and 4

The complaint for taking cognizance of the offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 has to be made:

A

Within 15 days of the cause of action

B

Within one month of the cause of action

C

Within three months of the cause of action

D

Within six months of the cause of action

In which provision the Court may grant time to pay court fees in complaint under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881?

A

Under proviso of section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act

B

Under proviso of section 142 of Negotiable Instruments Act

C

Section 33 of Court Fees Act, 1870

D

Section 35 of Court Fees Act, 1870

Who is entitled to make a complaint for taking cognizance of the offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881?

A

A public spirited citizen

B

The drawee bank

C

Only the holder of the cheque

D

All of these

Which option is correct, where a complaint under section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act is filed at premature stage i.e. before the expiry of period prescribed in demand notice of 15 days?

A

Court has no option but to dismiss the complaint

B

Such complaint should not be accepted at all

C

Cognizance can be taken afterwards when cause of action arises

D

None of the above

Under section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act, complaint may be made within from cause of action arises -

A

15 days

B

One month

C

45 days

D

Two months

Under Negotiable Instruments Act, for filing a complaint under section 138 of the Act essential condition is -

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