MAHESH KUMAR JOSHI vs MADAN SINGH NEGI

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of the appellant's application to set aside an ex-parte decree under Order XXXVII of the Code of Civil Procedure, affirming that the suit was for recovery due to dishonour of cheques, not a property transaction. The Court noted that the presumption under Section 118 of the Negotiable Instruments Act applied, and the appellant failed to justify his non-appearance despite proper service. Consequently, the Court held that there were no grounds to set aside the decree, maintaining the lower courts' decisions.