Section 202 CrPC - Evidence Of Witnesses On Behalf Of Complainant In Cheque Cases Can Be Taken On Affidavit : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court reitereated that in cheque cases, the evidence of witnesses on behalf of the complainant can be permitted to be taken on affidavit.In this case, the High Court quashed the order issuing summons on the ground of non-compliance with the mandate of Section 202(1) CrPC. However, no further direction was issued by the High Court to the learned Judicial Magistrate to hold an...