A complaint against an offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act:

Option A: Must be in writing

Option B: May be in oral or in writing

Option C: Must be in writing supported by an affidavit

Option D: May be oral statement before magistrate

Correct Answer

Option: a

Explanation

Cognizance of offences.—1 [(1)] Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974),— (a) no court shall take cognizance of any offence punishable under section 138 except upon a complaint, in writing, made by the payee or, as the case may be, the holder in due course of the cheque;

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