DASHRATH RUPSINGH RATHOD vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court addressed the territorial jurisdiction concerning criminal complaints under Chapter XVII of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, specifically interpreting Section 138. The Court reiterated that the offence under Section 138 is completed through a series of acts including the drawing, presentation, and dishonor of the cheque, followed by a written notice to the drawer. The Court emphasized the importance of the receipt of the notice for establishing the cause of action, thereby clarifying the procedural requirements for filing complaints under the NI Act.