Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881–Secs. 138 & 141–Vicarious liability–Petitioner is an employee of the company–Cheque was not signed by him–Plea of the complainant that he was authorized for signing the cheque–Conclusion of trial Court that it is not in a position to decide that who signed the cheque– Proprietor of firm produced in the affidavit that the cheque was signed by him and petitioner was falsely implicated–Held, trial Court was not justified in taking cognizance against the petitioner.
