Inherent powers of High Court can not be invoked for quashing of complaint at the threshold on grounds which would require evidence to be led.

• Section 482 CRPC NI ACT Section 138 Dishonour of Cheque - A complaint, though expected to state all such facts which attract criminal liability of accused, need not be encyclopaedic so as to include all the finer details and evidence which would be required to substantiate the allegations - It would be at appropriate stage that evidence would be led to substantiate allegations - Limitation is a mixed question of law and facts particularly when there could be an issue of extension of limitation - Inherent powers of High Court can not be invoked for quashing of complaint at the threshold on grounds which would require evidence to be led. [Para 7]

Sumit vs kala CRMM 34617/22 17/08/22

[ PUNJAB HARYANA HIGH COURT ]