LawgistThe Negotiable Instruments Act
145Evidence on affidavit
(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), the evidence of the complainant may be given by him on affidavit and may, subject to all just exceptions be read in evidence in any enquiry, trial or other proceeding under the said Code.
(2) The Court may, if it thinks fit, and shall, on the application of the prosecution or the accused, summon and examine any person giving evidence on affidavit as to the facts contained therein.
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OF PENALTIES IN CASE OF DISHONOUR OF CERTAIN CHEQUES FOR INSUFFICIENCY OF FUNDS IN THE ACCOUNTS
- 138 Dishonour of cheque for insufficiency, etc., of funds in the account
- 139 Presumption in favour of holder
- 140 Defence which may not be allowed in any prosecution under section 138
- 141 Offences by companies
- 142 Cognizance of offences
- 142A Validation for transfer of pending cases
- 143 Power of Court to try cases summarily
- 143A Power to direct interim compensation
- 144 Mode of service of summons
- 145 Evidence on affidavit
- 146 Bank's slip prima facie evidence of certain facts
- 147 Offences to be compoundable
- 148 Power of Appellate Court to order payment pending appeal against conviction
