Prakash Chimanlal Sheth vs Jagruti Keyur Rajpopat

The Supreme Court examined the territorial jurisdiction for filing complaints under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The appellant filed complaints in Mangalore, but the question was whether the complaints should have been filed at the place where the bank dishonored the cheques or where the accused resided. The court clarified the proper jurisdiction, emphasizing the importance of the location of the bank branch where the cheques were presented or dishonored. The judgment underscores the procedural requirements for filing complaints under Section 138 and the significance of jurisdictional correctness.