Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 – Section 138 – Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 – Section 14, Section 17 – Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 – Section 482 – Moratorium under IBC bars proceedings against a corporate debtor but not against a natural person – Cause of action under Section 138 of NI Act arises after the issuance of demand notice – High Court erred in relying on P. Mohan Raj – Appellant’s petition under Section 482 CrPC ought to have been allowed – Complaint and summoning order quashed.
17 Mar 2025The Supreme Court distinguished the case from P. Mohan Raj, holding that the cause of action under Section 138 NI Act arose after the moratorium was i...




