S. Nagesh vs Shobha S. Aradhya

insc-2026-27 Supreme Court of India 6 January 2026 • CRIMINAL APPEAL NO.______ OF 2026 • 9 min read
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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.

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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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(2014) 9 SCC 129 2026 INSC 27

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Source: Indian Kanoon (insc-2026-27)