Negotiable instruments act- one complaint against 12 chqs

Querist : Anonymous (Querist) 04 September 2021 This query is : Resolved
Dear Expert,

I have filed one Complaint U/s 138 of NI Act against 12 cheques issue by the Accused against 4 invoices of the Complainant.
Accused duly confirmed the issuance of cheques on letter head and even signed Mutual Agreement as well.
All 12 cheques bounced together against which one Composite Legal Notice was issued and accordingly 1 complaint has been filed but Magistrate say Complainant is not in accordance of Section 218 CrPC ,219 CRPC ,220 CrPC hence not maintainable
Please help with some judgment if I can maintain such complaint

With Regards
Uday Kumar

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A complainant has filed a single legal complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act concerning 12 cheques that all bounced simultaneously. The accused had confirmed issuing these cheques and signed a mutual agreement. However, the Magistrate has deemed the complaint not maintainable, citing Sections 218, 219, and 220 of the CrPC, which generally relate to the trial of distinct offences. The complainant is seeking legal guidance and judgments to support the maintainability of a composite complaint in such circumstances.