Bansal Milk Chilling Centre vs Rana Milk Food Private Limited

The Supreme Court addressed the procedural delay caused by an amendment to a complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, which had held up the trial for nearly two years. The Court emphasized that procedural rules should facilitate justice rather than hinder it, and highlighted the importance of allowing amendments to prevent miscarriage of justice. The Court observed that the delay was unjustified and directed that the trial proceed without undue delay. The judgment underscores the need for expeditious disposal of cases under the NI Act to uphold the principles of justice.