Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881–Sec. 142(2)(a)–Return of complaint for lack of jurisdiction–Justification–Once it is established that at the time of presentation of the cheque in question, the appellant maintained his account with the Kotak Mahindra Bank at its Bendurwell, Mangalore Branch, he was fully justified in filing his complaint case before the learned Magistrate at Managalore–Impugned understanding of the Trial Court and High Court was erroneous–Set aside.


