Supreme Court of India · 2022-05-09
DILIP HIRARAMANI vs BANK OF BARODA
- Citation / case number
- SC 2021/942
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- DILIP HIRARAMANI
- Respondent
- BANK OF BARODA
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJIV KHANNA
- Bench
- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE BELA M. TRIVEDI HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJIV KHANNA
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Dilip Hariramani under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act for dishonor of a cheque due to insufficient funds. The court emphasized the necessity of adhering to the procedural requirements outlined in the Act, including the timely presentation of the cheque and the issuance of a demand notice. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower court's decision and reinforcing the legal framework surrounding cheque dishonor cases.