S. Nagesh vs Shobha S. Aradhya
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Case Significance
S. Nagesh vs Shobha S. Aradhya is a Supreme Court of India decision dated January 6, 2026 (citation: insc-2026-27). Criminal appeal concerning a cheque dishonour complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act where cognizance was taken before condoning a two-day delay in filing. The Supreme Court held that delay must be condoned before cognizance can be taken and quashed the complaint. The bench comprised Justices Alok Aradhe and Sanjay Kumar. The judgment was delivered by Justice Sanjay Kumar.
This case has been cited by 1 subsequent judgment. The judgment references 2 case citations.
Summary
Criminal appeal concerning a cheque dishonour complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act where cognizance was taken before condoning a two-day delay in filing. The Supreme Court held that delay must be condoned before cognizance can be taken and quashed the complaint.
What was the outcome of S. Nagesh vs Shobha S. Aradhya?
Criminal appeal concerning a cheque dishonour complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act where cognizance was taken before condoning a two-day delay in filing. The Supreme Court hel...
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Judgment
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Read on Indian KanoonSource: Indian Kanoon (insc-2026-27)