Mere Participation in Proceedings or Settlement Talks Doesn’t Mean Complainant Accepts Jurisdiction Under NI Act: Jammu and Kashmir High Court

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court recently ruled on a crucial matter concerning the jurisdiction in cases filed under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The petitioner, Aditya Malhotra, challenged the jurisdiction of the Judicial Magistrate 1st Class, Jammu, who took cognizance of a criminal complaint filed against him. The complaint involved allegations under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act and Section 420 of the Ranbir Penal…