https://www.taxtmi.com/highlights?id=104448 Statutory demand notice sent by registered post to the drawer's correct address is deemed served under a rebuttable presumption, even if received by the drawer's mother; giving notice does not require the drawer's personal receipt. The drawer must rebut service by proving an incorrect address, non-delivery at that address, or lack of knowledge. Where the address was undisputed and used for summons and proceedings, the presumption remained unrebutted, the notice requirement was met, and the conviction was restored. A coordinate-Bench ruling treating receipt by a spouse as invalid service was per incuriam for disregarding binding larger-Bench authority and lacked binding force under Article 141. en-us Sat, 03 Oct 2026 09:32:28 +0530 Sat, 03 Oct 2026 09:32:30 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/highlights?id=104448 Statutory demand notice sent by registered post to the drawer's correct address is deemed served under a rebuttable presumption, even if received by the drawer's mother; giving notice does not require the drawer's personal receipt. The drawer must rebut service by proving an incorrect address, non-delivery at that address, or lack of knowledge. Where the address was undisputed and used for summons and proceedings, the presumption remained unrebutted, the notice requirement was met, and the conviction was restored. A coordinate-Bench ruling treating receipt by a spouse as invalid service was per incuriam for disregarding binding larger-Bench authority and lacked binding force under Article 141. Highlights Indian Laws Sat, 03 Oct 2026 09:32:28 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/highlights?id=104448