Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881–Sec. 143(1)–Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973–Sec. 326(3)–Cases where the Magistrate has proceeded with the matter as a summon case and has taken the evidence of the complainant on affidavit and cross-examination has been recorded word to word instead substance of their evidence as provided in relation to summary trial by Section 264 Cr.P.C. and did not maintain the record as required by Secs. 262 & 265 of the Code–There is no bar for a succeeding Magistrate to proceed further to pass an order of conviction and sentence on the basis of evidence recorded by his predecessor.
