Niyaji Agritech Pvt. Ltd. v. State of U.P. and Another
Case brief
What is this about?
The court refused to quash criminal proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. Instead, the applicant was directed to undergo mediation. If settled, the trial court must pass an appropriate order citing Damodar S. Prabhu. No coercive action shall be taken during mediation.
What did the court decide?
Prayer for quashing refused; case referred to mediation for 15 days; no coercive action till mediation report.