Criminal proceedings under S.489-F, P.P.C.

Section 489-F PPC.

-    Complainant got registered F.I.R. at Police Station “F.S”, district ‘S’ against petitioner/accused---Accused had contended that F.I.R. registered at Police Station “F.S” was without jurisdiction as disputed cheque was issued from the Bank at place ‘A’ in district “B” and cheque in dispute was also dishonoured by said Bank;

-    No legal bar or prohibition existed on complainant/drawee in that regard; it was his option or choice, he could initiate criminal proceedings under S.489-F, P.P.C. at any of the two places---Both Police Stations at place ‘A’ and ‘F.S.’ had got jurisdiction to lodge F.I.R.

2010 P L D 60
Lahore High Court, Lahore.