VIJAYAMONI vs JAYARAJAN

The Supreme Court ruled that the provisions of Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, impose a strict liability on the drawer of a cheque in case of dishonor due to insufficient funds. The Court emphasized that the notice of dishonor must be served within 30 days of receiving information about the dishonor, and failure to do so would bar the complaint. The judgment upheld the conviction of the accused for the offense under Section 138, reinforcing the need for compliance with procedural requirements in cheque bounce cases.