Supreme Court of India · 2019-02-26
JOSEPH EASWARAN WAPSHARE vs SHIRLEY KATHELEEN WHEELER
- Citation / case number
- SC 2016/326
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- JOSEPH EASWARAN WAPSHARE
- Respondent
- SHIRLEY KATHELEEN WHEELER
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ROHINTON FALI NARIMAN
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VINEET SARAN HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ROHINTON FALI NARIMAN
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court ruled that under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, the drawer of a cheque is liable for prosecution if the cheque is returned due to insufficient funds and the notice of dishonor is not complied with. The Court emphasized the necessity of sending a legal notice within 30 days of receiving the information regarding the dishonor of the cheque. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the conviction of the appellant under Section 138.