Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
Sections 138 & 141—Dishonour of cheque—Application to quash criminal proceedings—Complaint filed against applicant-partner without joining the partnership firm as an accused—Without launching prosecution against partnership firm, the partners of partnership firm cannot be held vicariously liable as per the provisions of Section 141 of the NI Act—Proceedings quashed qua applicant—Application allowed.
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