-Cheque is a negotiable instrument falling within the domain of 0.XXXVII of C.P.C., therefore registration of criminal case under said offence is not to be used as a tool for the recovery of amount for which law provides a separate remedy under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.

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S.489-F---Civil Procedure Code (V of 1908), 0.XXXVII--- Dishonestly issuing a cheque--Summary procedure on negotiable instrument---Scope---Cheque is a negotiable instrument falling within the domain of 0.XXXVII of C.P.C., therefore registration of criminal case under said offence is not to be used as a tool for the recovery of amount for which law provides a separate remedy under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.

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