- 1 - samaudrala IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION WRIT PETITION NO. 823 OF 2011 Arun H.Merchant .. Petitioner vs State of Maharashtra & anr .. Respondents Mr.U.S.Samudrala for Petitioner Ms.M.R.Tidke APP for Respondent-State CORAM: N.D.DESHPANDE, J DATE: 6th April, 2011 PER COURT 1. Heard learned counsel for the applicant. Said application is filed under section 482 of Cr.P.C. for invoking inherent powers of High Court for quashing of complaint case registered against the accused company and its directors under section 138 read with 141 of Negotiable Instrument Act popularly known as cheque bouncing case . It is mainly on the ground that complaint against main accused stands dismissed for taking no steps by complainant after it went into - 2 - samaudrala liquidation. The impugned order is filed on record. 2. The complainant is one of such directors The aforesaid impugned order is dated 15.3.2011. When enquired it is informed by learned counsel that evidence is also recorded. It is admitted that all these averments made in this application by way of defence has been stated by the applicant- accused before the trial court on 3.3.2011. 3. Thus, it is seen that the proceedings are almost over and closed for judgment in a complaint case. When a case is closed for final hearing and judgment there is no question of invoking the inherent powers of this court under section 482 of Cr.P.C. No prejudice would be caused to the accused who is being heard on all his defences at the time of hearing of the complaint at the - 3 - samaudrala stage of final arguments before the judgment is passed. The trial court is now directed to proceed further and decide the complaint case. All contentions are kept open. There is no complaint that hearing was denied to him at any stage and as such said impugned complaint case shall he heard and decided in accordance with law. In the light of above stated facts, Petition stands disposed of. Parties shall cooperate at the time of hearing of the petition before the trial court on next date of hearing which is 15.4.2011. As such, no interim relief as sought can be considered. Petition disposed of. All concerned to act on an authenticated copy of this order. (N.D.Deshpande,J) - 4 - samaudrala