Naheed Ara Moonis, J.— Heard the learned counsel for the applicant, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the opposite party No.2, learned A.G.A. and perused the record.

2. The instant petition has been filed for quashing the proceedings initiated against the applicant in Complaint Case No.2446 of 2008, M.L. Sons Creation v. Iqra International, Mariyahu through its Partner Yunus, under Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act, police station Bhadohi, district Sant Ravi Das Nagar. The complaint was filed on behalf of M.L & Sons through its proprietor Sanjay Dubey on 10.6.2008 that the applicant’s firm had purchased carpets of Rs.4,02,410.25 from the complainant firm and four cheques of different dates in respect of the aforesaid payment were given. The details of which are as under:

(i) Cheque No.012414 dated 4.2.2008 of Rs.1,10,000;

(ii) Cheque No.012415 dated 21.2.2008 of Rs.90,000;

(iii) Cheque No.012416 dated 21.2.2008 of Rs.1,00,000; and

(iv) Cheque No.012417 dated 25.2.2008 of Rs.1,00,000.

3. The first cheque was presented to the Bank on 4.2.2008 but it was returned with the bank endorsement that amount was insufficient. The complain- ant immediately informed to the a