| Category of Bare Act | Name of the Act | Year of Promulgation |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Laws | Negotiable Instruments Act | 1881 |
| Act Number | Enactment Date | Chapter Number |
| 26 | 09.12.1881 | 17 |
| Chapter Title | Ministry | Department |
| Of Penalties in Case of Dishonour of certain Cheques for insuffiency of Funds in the Accounts | Ministry of Finance | Department of Financial Services |
1(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, (2 of 1974.) the evidence of the complainant may be given by him on affidavit and may, subject to all just exceptions be read in evidence in any enquiry, trial or other proceeding under the said Code.
(2) The Court may, if it thinks fit, and shall, on the application of the prosecution or the accused, summon and examine any person giving evidence on affidavit as to the facts contained therein.
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1. Section 143 to 147 ins. by Act 55 of 2002, sec. 10 (w.e.f. 6-2-2003).