Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881–Sec. 138–Conviction–In appeal, the matter was settled before the Lok Adalat and the accused issued the postdated cheque of settlement amount–Again, this cheque was dishonuored–Further, a fresh complaint–Quashed by High Court with the view that is was a second complaint–Whether proper?–Held, no–Due to dishonour of subsequent cheque, a fresh cause of action had arisen–Impugned judgment is misconcieved–Set aside.
