https://www.taxtmi.com/highlights?id=97878 Territorial jurisdiction defects under the Negotiable Instruments framework are curable and do not vitiate prosecution where a magistrate has taken cognizance in good faith; such irregularity falls within curable procedural defects and requires demonstration of failure of justice before quashing. Where an accused is the drawer and signatory of a dishonoured cheque, criminal liability is direct and personal regardless of non-impleadment of a partnership; internal firm arrangements do not negate statutory responsibility. A demand notice sent to the loan-document address attracts presumptions of service and a cheque issued as security, if presented for an enforceable liability and dishonoured, engages the dishonour provision at prima facie stage. en-us Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:35:17 +0530 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:35:17 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/highlights?id=97878 Territorial jurisdiction defects under the Negotiable Instruments framework are curable and do not vitiate prosecution where a magistrate has taken cognizance in good faith; such irregularity falls within curable procedural defects and requires demonstration of failure of justice before quashing. Where an accused is the drawer and signatory of a dishonoured cheque, criminal liability is direct and personal regardless of non-impleadment of a partnership; internal firm arrangements do not negate statutory responsibility. A demand notice sent to the loan-document address attracts presumptions of service and a cheque issued as security, if presented for an enforceable liability and dishonoured, engages the dishonour provision at prima facie stage. Highlights Indian Laws Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:35:17 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/highlights?id=97878