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Cheque Bounce Notice Received by Family Member at Correct Address Is Valid; M.D. Thomas Per Incuriam: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court restored a cheque-dishonour conviction that the Kerala High Court had set aside because the statutory demand notice was received by the accused's mother, not by him. Once the notice is sent by registered post to the drawer's correct address, service is presumed and the drawer must rebut it (paras 24, 32, 35). The Court declared M.D. Thomas v. P.S. Jaleel, which had held service on the drawer's wife insufficient, per incuriam (para 30).

Decided: 30 Sep 2026

Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Manmohan

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