M/S. SIL IMPORT, USA versus M/S. EXIM AIDES SILK EXPORTERS, BANGALORE

M/S. SIL IMPORT, USA versus M/S. EXIM AIDES SILK EXPORTERS, BANGALORE

The notice sent by fax constitutes valid 'notice in writing' and commenced the limitation period under Section 142; since the complaint was filed beyond 30 days from receipt of fax notice, it was barred by time, and the court lacked jurisdiction to take cognizance.

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Parties
Appellant: M/S. SIL IMPORT, USA; Respondent: M/S. EXIM AIDES SILK EXPORTERS, Bangalore
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
03 May 1999
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Supreme Court Appeal From Karnataka High Court, Challenging Restoration of Complaint After Discharge
Outcome
Appeal allowed; complaint dismissed as time-barred.
Legal Topics
Dishonour of Cheque, Limitation Period for Complaint, Notice by Fax Under Negotiable Instruments Act
Criminal Law Negotiable Instruments Dishonour of Cheque Limitation Period for Complaint Notice by Fax Under Negotiable Instruments Act

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Parties

M/S. SIL IMPORT, USA

Appellant

M/S. EXIM AIDES SILK EXPORTERS, Bangalore

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Supreme Court Appeal From Karnataka High Court, Challenging Restoration of Complaint After Discharge

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether notice by fax satisfies the requirement of 'notice in writing' under Negotiable Instruments Act
  2. 2 Whether the limitation period for filing complaint under Section 142 commenced from receipt of fax notice or registered notice

Ratio Decidendi

The notice sent by fax constitutes valid 'notice in writing' and commenced the limitation period under Section 142; since the complaint was filed beyond 30 days from receipt of fax notice, it was barred by time, and the court lacked jurisdiction to take cognizance.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed; complaint dismissed as time-barred.

Orders

  • Impugned judgment of Karnataka High Court set aside regarding cheque No.188.
  • Complaint filed by respondent on cheque No.188 stands dismissed.