The Madhya Pradesh High Court held that a cheque endorsed “Not Negotiable” still attracts liability under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. Justice Himanshu Joshi dismissed a drawer’s plea, rejecting the argument that such endorsement nullifies penal consequences.
Delhi High Court has issued new practice directions to fast-track cheque bounce case disposal, following the Supreme Court’s Sanjibji Tari judgment, introducing digital summons, QR code and UPI payment options, and stricter timelines to reduce pendency across Delhi courts.
The Supreme Court ruled that courts can permit amendments in criminal complaints if they don’t harm the accused. It reaffirmed that procedural rules must serve justice, not obstruct it.
