This document contains the original judgement from the High Court of Karnataka in the case of Rashmi Tandon & Anr versus The State of Karnataka. It details a criminal petition concerning allegations of cheating under Section 420 of the IPC, stemming from dishonoured cheques. The judgement addresses the maintainability of a complaint under Section 420 IPC after proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act have been initiated. This document would be of interest to legal professionals, particularly those involved in commercial disputes and criminal law.