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The cheque bounced twice after being presented at two different locations. First presented in Bihar, where the complainant holds a bank account. Bihar Bank directed the complainant to Delhi Bank, where the cheque originated. The complainant visited the issuing bank in Delhi. Delhi bank issued a return remarks letter and memo, citing the accused's frozen account. Legal case initiated in Delhi. The complainant believes he has the right to present the bearer cheque in Delhi, despite not having an account there. The accused secured a stay order, arguing for Bihar jurisdiction due to the initial bounce and lack of a Delhi account.
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