( 1 ) THE respondent herein initiated criminal action for the offences punishable under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act against the petitioners who are the Chairman and Managing Director and Directors by presenting a complaint under Section 200 Cr. P. C. alleging that the petitioners purchased cotton from him and issued 10 cheques for different amounts drawn on Indian Overseas Bank, n. Paraipatti Post, Dindigui. On presentation, the cheques were returned with an endorsement 'insufficient funds in the drawer's account'. The complainant thereafter got issued a legal notice to the accused persons calling upon them to pay the cheque amount which they failed within the time stipulated therein. He therefore filed this complaint in respect of 10 cheques. The learned Magistrate before whom the complaint was filed, took cognizance of the offence alleged and ordered issue of summons to the accused - petitioners as in his opinion, there was sufficient material for proceeding against the accused. The order of the learned Magistrate is challenged on the following grounds:- eventhough there are two causes of action, the complainant has filed a single complaint. Notices