ORDER

Chahal, J. - This order will dispose of three connected criminal miscellaneous Nos. 8855-M/ - 1991. 8857-M/1991 and 8859-M/1991 brought under Section 482. Criminal Procedure Code for quashing of three complaints brought by the respondent against the petitioner for offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments (Amendment) Act, 1988 (for brevity "the Act"). The petitioner also seeks the quashing of the summoning order dated 1.7.1991, passed by the Judicial Magistrate I Class. Karnal in these complaints.

2. The brief facts leading to the litigation may be enumerated. In 1988 a private limited concern, known and styled as Sai Beverage Pvt. Ltd. was floated and a piece of land was purchased in District Sonepat, while its registered office was situated at 43 Km. Stone, Karnal GT Road. Disputes having arisen, civil litigation started which culminated in a compromise. Under the terms of compromise, the petitioner agreed to pay a total sum of Rs. 10,00,000/- to the respondent and his associates through instalments. The respondent had to hand over the shares issued in his name and in the names of his associates Post dated cheques were issued. The cheques in dispute in the 3 c