Complaint under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act cannot be transferred as per convenience of accused: SC

S. Nalini Jayanthi Vs M. Ramasubba Reddy (Supreme Court of India) Supreme Court held that a complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act cannot be transferred as per the convenience of the accused. However, as the petitioner is a woman and a senior citizen. Therefore, she can always seek exemption from personal appearance. FULL TEXT OF THE SUPREME COURT JUDGMENT/ORDER Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner. The petitioner is an accused in a complaint filed by the respondent invoking Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. A complaint under Section ...