RATHISH BABU UNNIKRISHNAN vs THE STATE GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI

The Supreme Court upheld the Delhi High Court's dismissal of an application under Section 482 of the Cr.P.C. for quashing a summoning order under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The court reasoned that the appellant's arguments constituted factual defenses that were not suitable for consideration in a limited inquiry under Section 482. The court affirmed that the appellant retains the right to present his defense in the competent court.