https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=387977 In a summons-case under the Negotiable Instruments Act, the absence of a formal notice under Section 251 CrPC does not by itself vitiate the proceedings. The legally relevant requirement is that the substance of the accusation is conveyed to the accused and an opportunity is given to plead guilty or state a defence. Where the accused has received the documents, understood the allegation, and shows no real prejudice or failure of justice, the proceedings remain valid. A belated objection after substantial trial progress will not justify a fresh trial, and the challenge was rejected. en-us Mon, 04 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0530 Wed, 06 Nov 2019 08:27:59 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=387977 In a summons-case under the Negotiable Instruments Act, the absence of a formal notice under Section 251 CrPC does not by itself vitiate the proceedings. The legally relevant requirement is that the substance of the accusation is conveyed to the accused and an opportunity is given to plead guilty or state a defence. Where the accused has received the documents, understood the allegation, and shows no real prejudice or failure of justice, the proceedings remain valid. A belated objection after substantial trial progress will not justify a fresh trial, and the challenge was rejected. Case-Laws Indian Laws Mon, 04 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=387977