M/S. HARMAN ELECTRONICS (P) LTD. vs M/S. NATIONAL PANASONIC INDIA LTD.

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of territorial jurisdiction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, determining that the court in New Delhi had jurisdiction to entertain the complaint despite both parties conducting business in Chandigarh. The Court held that the issuance of the notice from Delhi and the failure to pay the cheque amount within the stipulated period provided sufficient grounds for jurisdiction. Consequently, the appeal questioning the jurisdiction was dismissed, affirming the lower court's decision.