Supreme Court quashes complaint under Section 138 for lack of notice. Accused entitled to payment opportunity. Appeal allowed.

The Supreme Court quashed a complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act due to lack of mention of notice served to the accused. The accused must be given the opportunity to pay within 15 days of notice before a case can be filed. The appeal was allowed. [2000 (4) TMI 810 - SC]

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The Supreme Court quashed a complaint filed under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act because the complaint did not mention that notice had been served to the accused. The accused has the right to pay within 15 days of notice, and only then can a case be filed. The appeal was allowed. [2000 (4) TMI 810 - SC]

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