S.138 NI Act | HC explains Law related to reliance on evidence presented by power of attorney holder

Shibu. L.P. Vs Neelakantan (Kerala High Court)

Law is settled on the point that a complaint alleging commission of offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act can be presented through the power of attorney holder and the power of attorney holder can depose and verify on oath before the court in order to prove the contents of the complaint. However, the power of attorney holder must have witnessed the transaction as an agent of the payee or holder in due course or possess due knowledge regarding the said transaction. It is required by the

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