S.G Wines & Anr vs Sab Miller India Ltd.

ik-90818700 Delhi High Court 16 December 2024 • 14 min read

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Case Significance

S.G Wines & Anr vs Sab Miller India Ltd. is a Delhi High Court decision dated December 16, 2024 (citation: ik-90818700). S.G. Wines filed five connected petitions seeking quashing of criminal complaints under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act on the ground that the complainant company had changed its name from SAB Miller to AB InBev India. The Court held that a change in the company name is a curable defect and does not vitiate the complaints, especially since the petitioners failed to show grave prejudice and the cheque signatures were undisputed. The petitions were dismissed and the Trial Court wa The case was heard by Justice Amit Mahajan. Counsel appearing: Aseem Mehrotra (counsel for petitioner), Deeksha Mehrotra (counsel for petitioner), Shivani Tayal (counsel for respondent), Sumit Panwar (counsel for respondent).

Summary

S.G. Wines filed five connected petitions seeking quashing of criminal complaints under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act on the ground that the complainant company had changed its name from SAB Miller to AB InBev India. The Court held that a change in the company name is a curable defect and does not vitiate the complaints, especially since the petitioners failed to show grave prejudice and the cheque signatures were undisputed. The petitions were dismissed and the Trial Court was requested to expedite proceedings.

What was the outcome of S.G Wines & Anr vs Sab Miller India Ltd.?

S.G. Wines filed five connected petitions seeking quashing of criminal complaints under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act on the ground that the complainant company had changed its name fr...

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