Signed Blank Cheque Issued Towards Payment Attracts Section 138 NI Act Provisions: SC

Uttam Ram Vs Devinder Singh Hudan & Anr (Supreme Court of India)

In Uttam Ram vs Devinder Singh Hudan & Anr, the Supreme Court addressed a cheque bounce dispute under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The appellant, Uttam Ram, an apple orchard owner and supplier of packing materials in Himachal Pradesh, had filed a complaint against Devinder Singh (respondent no. 1) for issuing a dishonoured cheque amounting to ₹5,38,856. The cheque was allegedly issued towards settlement of dues arising from apple trade and packing material supplied on credit. Howev

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