Bombay High Court Quashes Criminal Complaint in Cheque Dishonour Case Due to Lack of Territorial Jurisdiction. The court held that the cause of action under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 arises only at the place where the cheque is presented and dishonoured, not at the place of issuance or the complainant's registered office.
3 Mar 2010The petitioner, Mrs. Preetha S. Babu, a resident of Ernakulam, Kerala, filed a Criminal Writ Petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution b...




