Paras Jairath v. State of Maharashtra and Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
Bombay High Court, Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction; Cri.Writ Petition No.4148 of 2024; Paras Jairath (Director, Network Bulls Technologies Ltd.) v. State of Maharashtra and Ingram Micro India Private Ltd.; R.N.Laddha, J.; decided 4 April 2025; writ jurisdiction to be exercised with circumspection; alternative and efficacious remedy; revision application before Sessions Court to challenge order issuing process; exhaustion of statutory remedy; dismissal does not bar fresh writ petition or Section 482 CrPC application; Section 138 read with 141 Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881; private complaint CC No.395/SC/2022, Metropolitan Magistrate 72nd Court, Vikhroli, Mumbai; liberty to seek condonation of delay to be considered on merits.
What did the court decide?
Liberty granted to the petitioner to initiate appropriate proceedings before the Sessions Court in accordance with law, including liberty to seek condonation of delay, which the Sessions Court shall consider on its own merits.