Sureshbhai Bhadabhai Pansuriya vs The State Of Gujarat

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's dismissal of the petitions to quash criminal proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, affirming that the petitioner, as a partner in the accused firm, could be held liable for dishonored cheques issued in the course of business. The Court emphasized that the liability under Section 138 extends to partners of a firm when the cheque is issued for the firm's business transactions. The petitions were dismissed, and the criminal cases against the petitioner were allowed to proceed.