The case involves multiple petitions filed under Section 482 of the Cr.P.C. 1973, seeking the quashing of Complaint Cases bearing Nos. 2161/1/15 to 2166/1/15 under Section 138 read with Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act 1881. The complainant, Pritam K. Jain, alleged that M/s Amira Pure Foods Pvt. Ltd., through Rahul Sood (Accused No. 6), along with other accused persons, approached the complainant for the supply of rice. Cheques amounting to Rs. 7,55,00,000/- were issued by Anita Dang/Accused No. 2 on behalf of M/s Amira Pure Foods Pvt. Ltd. but were dishonoured.
Pritam K. Jain filed criminal complaints alleging that M/s Amira Pure Foods Pvt. Ltd., represented by Rahul Sood and others, failed to honor payments for rice supplied. Anita Dang issued cheques totaling Rs. 7,55,00,000 on behalf of Amira Pure Foods, which were subsequently dishonored. Rahul Sood, an independent director, was summoned as an accused. He claimed he had no knowledge of the cheque issuance and was not involved in the company's day-to-day operations. The complainant argued that Rahul Sood was involved in the agreement for rice supply and RTGS payments were made with his sanction. The DIR-12 form indicated Rahul Sood remained a director until 30/09/2016. The key fact is whether Rahul Sood, as an independent director, can be held vicariously liable under
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The case involves multiple petitions filed under Section 482 of the Cr.P.C. 1973, seeking the quashing of Complaint Cases bearing Nos. 2161/1/15 to 2166/1/15 under Section 138 read with Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act 1881. The complainant, Pritam K. Jain, alleged that M/s Amira Pure Foods Pvt. Ltd., through Rahul Sood (Accused No. 6), along with other accused persons, approached the complainant for the supply of rice. Cheques amounting to Rs. 7,55,00,000/- were issued by Anita Dang/Accused No. 2 on behalf of M/s Amira Pure Foods Pvt. Ltd. but were dishonoured.
Pritam K. Jain filed criminal complaints alleging that M/s Amira Pure Foods Pvt. Ltd., represented by Rahul Sood and others, failed to honor payments for rice supplied. Anita Dang issued cheques totaling Rs. 7,55,00,000 on behalf of Amira Pure Foods, which were subsequently dishonored. Rahul Sood, an independent director, was summoned as an accused. He claimed he had no knowledge of the cheque issuance and was not involved in the company's day-to-day operations. The complainant argued that Rahul Sood was involved in the agreement for rice supply and RTGS payments were made with his sanction. The DIR-12 form indicated Rahul Sood remained a director until 30/09/2016. The key fact is whether Rahul Sood, as an independent director, can be held vicariously liable under
…Ld. M.M. took cognizance and directed issuance…
Case reserv…