K. SARASWATHY ALIAS K. KALPANA (DEAD) BY LRS. vs P.S.S. SOMASUNDARAM CHETTIAR

The Supreme Court held that payment by cheque is a valid mode of compliance with court orders unless explicitly stated otherwise. In this case, the appellant's payment of Rs.6.02 lakhs by cheque was deemed compliant with the High Court's order, as there was no requirement for cash payment specified. The Court set aside the High Court's dismissal of the appellant's CMP, affirming that the intent of the order governs the mode of payment, and the cheque payment relates back to the date of receipt.