( 1 ) THIS revision is directed against the order dated 25-10-1999 passed by Judicial Magistrate of First Class, Jabalpur in criminal Case No. 814 of 1999.

( 2 ) THE non-applicant Ravikant Talwar filed a complaint against the applicant under Section 138 of the Negotiable instruments Act, 1881 (henceforth 'the Act' ). The non-applicant alleged in his complaint that he is the holder of power of attorney of one Shri Shashikant Talwar. The applicant and the complainant entered into two agreements dated 8-5-1990 and 10-5-1992, whereby the applicant was required to construct building No. 183, A. P. R. Colony, katanga, Jabalpur. Pursuant to the aforesaid agreements, it is alleged that the non-applicant advanced Rs. 2,70,000/- to the applicant. It was agreed that the work of construction of above mentioned house shall be over by 30-8-1992. It is alleged in the complaint that the applicant was not able to deliver the completed building by 30-8-1992 and, therefore, the non-applicant agreed to extend the time till 30-4-1993. It is alleged in the complaint that pursuant to the aforesaid agreements, three post-dated cheques dated 30-4-1993 were issued by the applicant in favour of the non-appli

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