Case file 2000 km long from home

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From the facts stated by you, please be assured that no warrant can be legally issued without due service of summons and without the Magistrate first taking cognizance of the complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. If the e-court portal shows that the case is not yet allocated to any court, it clearly indicates that the matter is at a pre-summoning / initial stage. In cheque bounce cases, the court must first verify the complaint, issue summons, and only if the accused deliberately avoids appearance after service, can coercive steps like a bailable or non-bailable warrant be considered. Mere filing of a case by a finance company does not automatically result in a warrant. Since you are residing in Mumbai and the case is stated to be filed in Kolkata, territorial jurisdiction and service of summons are crucial legal issues which can be effectively raised before the court. You also have remedies such as seeking certified case status, filing an appearance through counsel, and applying for exemption from personal appearance if required. At this stage, there is no need to panic, but timely legal steps are important to safeguard your rights and avoid unnecessary complications. You should proceed in a legally structured manner after verifying the exact case details and court records.

Advocate Atanu Patra LawRato