The cheques were issed by M/s. XYZ ltd. in favour fof the Mr. ‘A’ as payment for goods supplied at Anantpur, Kurnool, on a bank a Kurnool. These cheques were presented by Mr. ‘A’ for collection at a bank in Hyderabad and were dishonoured by the bank at Kurnool. Mr. A instituted a complaint against the M/s. XYZ Ltd. in the appropriate court at Hyderabad. In view of the above facts, you are required to explain and examine the following with reference to the relevant provisiosn of Cr. P.C. Under section 179 and under section 138 of the N.I. Act.

(i) What are the various factors which are to be taken into account for deciding the cause of action relating to offence committed under section 138 of N.I. act, 1881 ? (ii) Whether the court at Hyderabad has jurisdiction to try the complaint filed under the above case                (5 marks)