M/S GIMPEX PRIVATE LIMITED vs MANOJ GOEL

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of parallel prosecutions and the liability arising from a settlement agreement in the context of complaints under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The court quashed the proceedings initiated by the High Court, emphasizing the need for clarity in the application of criminal law concerning negotiable instruments. The judgment reinforces the principle that multiple prosecutions for the same cause of action are impermissible under the law.