Notice without demand of money after returning of cheque is no notice under NI Act

Dolma Devi Vs Roshan Lal (Himachal Pradesh High Court) Held that the notice issued after the cheque was returned back as dishonoured, was no notice as contemplated under the provisions of Negotiable Instruments Act, as no demand of money was made therein. Facts- The appellant/complainant, filed a complaint against the respondent u/s. 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, on the ground that she had filed objections before the Land Acquisition Officer, Bilaspur against an award which was made in favour of the accused. During said proceedings, the parties arrived at a compromise and in terms of ...