This is a private complaint filed under section 200 of
Cr.P.C., against the accused for the offence punishable
under section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.
02.The brief facts of the complaint is as under:
The complainant and accused are known to each
other and they are working in Raman Research Institute,
C.V.Raman Avenue, Bengaluru as security guard and
driver. The accused also running a travel business in the
name and style of SLN Tours and Travels. In that cordial
acquaintance, accused has availed loan of Rs.3,00,000/- in
the month of April 1st week 2018 by way of cash from the
complainant in order to meet his financial commitments for
developing his business, family necessity and clearing the
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debts borrowed from his. The accused has assured to
repay the same within 6 months. But, the accused failed to
repay the same. To discharge said liability, the accused
has issued a cheque bearing No 722982 dated 30-11-2018
for Rs.3,00,000/-, drawn on ICICI Bank Limited, R.T.Nagar
Branch, Bengaluru, in favour of the complainant. The
complainant presented said cheque for encashment
through his banker Canara Bank, RMV Extension Branch,
Bengaluru. But the said cheque is returned unpaid with
bank endorsement dated 13-12-2018 for the reason
“Account Blocked”. Thereafter, the complainant has got
issued legal notice dated 03-01-2019 both addresses of the
accused through registered post and the same were served
on 05-01-2019. Instead of payment, the accused has sent
untenable reply dated 21-01-2019 through his counsel.
