Single Complaint Maintainable Under Section 138 NI Act for Dishonour of Multiple Cheques Issued in Same Transaction: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has held that a single complaint is maintainable for dishonour of multiple cheques when a consolidated statutory notice under Section 138, Negotiable Instruments Act 1881 is issued, provided the cheques arise out of the same transaction. The judgment was delivered by Justice G Girish on 19 February 2026. Issue Before The Court The main issue before the Court was whether a single criminal complaint under Section…