The complainant filed a criminal complaint against the accused in the Court of Chief Metropolitan Magistrate. The complainant was the landlord of a property rented to the accused. The accused had handed over a cheque to the complainant towards rent but the cheque was dishonored upon presentation with insufficient funds. The complainant sent a demand notice to the accused but payment was not made within 15 days. The complaint alleges that the accused has committed an offense under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act by not making payment despite the dishonored cheque and demand notice. The complainant requests that the accused be tried and punished in accordance with the law.