#Demand Notice Compliance

Gauhati High Court rules that a demand notice under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act must explicitly mention the cheque number and correct date to validly trigger criminal liability. The court dismissed the appeal, holding that even an admission of signing the cheque does not cure defects in the notice, reinforcing strict compliance requirements for cheque dishonour cases.

Allahabad High Court sets aside a summoning order under Section 138 NI Act, ruling that failure to record satisfaction of statutory notice service and compliance with the mandatory 15-day grace period vitiates proceedings. The court emphasized that the 15-day window for payment post-notice is a statutory prerequisite, not a procedural formality, impacting cheque bounce litigation nationwide.