Dishonour of four cheques - Consolidated demand notice would not invalidate same - there was no specific demand made for payment of the amount covered by the cheque - Notice invalid

Citation

AIR 2003 SUPREME COURT 4689

SUPREME COURT

(From : ILR (2000) Karnataka 1570)

DORAISWAMY RAJU , J. and DR . ARIJIT PASAYAT , J.

Criminal Appeal Nos. 1136 with 1137 of 2001, D/- 9 - 10 - 2003

K. R. Indira Appellant v. Dr. G. Adinarayana Respondent.

Negotiable Instruments Act (26 of 1881), S.138(b) Proviso - Demand notice - Dishonour of four cheques - Consolidated demand notice would not invalidate same - However, there was

no specific demand made for payment of the amount covered by the cheque - Notice invalid -

Acquittal of accused, proper.