Premature Complaint and Cheque Dishonour Under Section 138 NI Act Clarified: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India delivered a landmark judgment in the case of Yogendra Pratap Singh vs Savitri Pandey & Anr on September 19, 2014. The case resolved a long-standing conflict among various High Courts regarding whether a complaint under Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 can be filed before expiry of 15 days from the date of legal notice. Facts of the Case The appellant Yogendra Pratap Singh filed…
