S. Nagesh vs Shobha S. Aradhya

The Supreme Court examined the validity of a complaint filed under Section 482 CrPC challenging the delay in filing a cheque dishonour case. The appellant sought quashing of the complaint on the ground of a two-day delay in filing, while the High Court held the delay to be bona fide and refused to quash the complaint. The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision, emphasizing that minor delays in filing complaints under the Negotiable Instruments Act can be condoned if satisfactorily explained and do not prejudice the accused. The judgment reinforces the principle that procedural delays should not defeat substantive justice in cheque dishonour cases.