<h1>Union Cabinet Approves Ordinance to Amend Negotiable Instruments Act, Clarifying Jurisdiction for Cheque Dishonor Cases under Sec 138.</h1> The Union Cabinet, led by the Prime Minister, approved the Negotiable Instruments (Amendment) Ordinance, 2015, to address jurisdictional issues in filing cases under section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. This amendment aims to clarify where cases of cheque dishonor should be filed, enhancing the credibility of cheques as financial instruments and supporting trade and commerce. The Ordinance stipulates that cases be filed in the jurisdiction where the payee's bank branch is located. It also mandates that all subsequent complaints against the same drawer be filed in the same court, streamlining legal proceedings and ensuring fair trials.