Sudhir Kumar Bhalla vs Jagdish Chand, Etc. Etc

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of dishonored cheques under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, holding that the statutory notice must be served effectively to the accused. The Court clarified that failure to accept the notice does not absolve the accused from liability, provided the notice was sent to the correct address. The appeals were dismissed, affirming the lower court's decision to proceed with the complaints against the appellant for dishonor of cheques amounting to Rs. 2,40,000/- in total.