LALITA HUNDIYA vs GOVIND KHUTETA . — Crl.A. No. 495/2014

Case Summary: Lalita Hundiya v. Govind Khuteta (Crl.A. 495/2014) On 24 February 2014, the Supreme Court allowed Lalita Hundiya's appeal against the High Court of Rajasthan's order (dated 13 February 2008) that had rejected her Section 138 Negotiable Instrument Act complaint on the ground that it was signed by her power of attorney holder rather than by her personally. The Court held that complaints signed by a duly authorized attorney holder are maintainable, citing precedent judgments, and set aside the High Court's judgment. The Court directed the Magistrate to proceed with the complaint in accordance with law and expeditiously conclude the trial. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.