S.L. CONSTRUCTION vs ALAPATI SRINIVASA RAO

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of a petition under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, challenging the cognizance taken under Section 138 and Section 142 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The Court ruled that the cheque could be presented multiple times despite previous dishonours, as the legal requirements for notice under Section 138 were met. The Court clarified that the failure to serve the notice correctly did not invalidate the subsequent proceedings, affirming the High Court's decision.