COMMISSIONER NAGAR PARISHAD BHILWARA vs LABOUR COURT BHILWARA

The Supreme Court ruled that under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, the drawer of a cheque is liable for dishonor if the cheque is returned due to insufficient funds, provided that the payee has issued a notice within the stipulated time frame. The Court emphasized that the requirement of notice is a condition precedent for filing a complaint under this section. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the conviction of the appellant for the offense under Section 138.