About Sec145-N I Act,1881
MohammedRaffiq Bijapur
(Querist) 28 December 2010
This query is : Resolved
what is the basic difference between the nature of complainant's evidence and the evidence of accused in a case of dishonoured of cheque.
Answer with authority.
G. ARAVINTHAN
(Expert) 28 December 2010
145. Evidence on affidavit.—(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), the evidence of the complainant may be given by him on affidavit and may, subject to all just exceptions be read in evidence in any enquiry, trial or other proceeding under the said Code.
(2) The Court may, if it thinks fit, and shall, on the application of the prosecution or the accused, summon and examine any person giving evidence on affidavit as to the facts contained therein.