https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=250995 The Supreme Court overturned the High Court's decision to quash a criminal complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, emphasizing that dishonor due to "stop payment" instructions constitutes an offense. The Court reiterated the burden of proof on the accused to justify such instructions and criticized the High Court for prematurely dismissing the complaint based on factual disputes. The Supreme Court directed expedited disposal of the case, underscoring the importance of evidence in determining liability under the Act. en-us Fri, 22 Aug 2014 00:00:00 +0530 Fri, 08 May 2015 10:55:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=250995 The Supreme Court overturned the High Court's decision to quash a criminal complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, emphasizing that dishonor due to "stop payment" instructions constitutes an offense. The Court reiterated the burden of proof on the accused to justify such instructions and criticized the High Court for prematurely dismissing the complaint based on factual disputes. The Supreme Court directed expedited disposal of the case, underscoring the importance of evidence in determining liability under the Act. Case-Laws Companies Law Fri, 22 Aug 2014 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=250995