M/S Narne Construction P.Ltd.Etc.Etc vs Union Of India & Ors.Etc

The Supreme Court addressed the applicability of Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, emphasizing that the issuance of a notice is a prerequisite for filing a complaint. The Court held that failure to serve the notice within the stipulated time frame invalidates the complaint, thereby reinforcing the necessity of compliance with procedural requirements. The judgment clarified that the complainant must prove the service of notice to establish jurisdiction under Section 138.