VINOD KUMAR SINGH vs THE STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH PRINCIPAL SECRETARY

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of jurisdiction under Section 142 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, emphasizing that the court must have territorial jurisdiction over the place where the cheque was presented for payment. The Court held that the complaint must be filed in the jurisdiction where the cheque was dishonored, thereby reinforcing the principle that the locus of the offence is critical in such cases. The judgment clarified the procedural requirements for filing complaints under the Act, ensuring adherence to the statutory provisions.