Section 145 of NIA : Section 145: Evidence On Affidavit

Explanation using Example

Imagine John writes a cheque to Alice for $5000. When Alice deposits the cheque, it bounces due to insufficient funds in John's account. Alice decides to file a criminal complaint against John under the Negotiable Instruments Act. According to Section 145 of the Act, Alice can submit her evidence in the form of an affidavit rather than appearing in person to give her statement. This simplifies the process for her, especially if she is unable to attend the court due to other commitments. However, if John disputes the evidence in Alice's affidavit, the court can summon Alice to appear in person for cross-examination to ensure that justice is served fairly.