Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 17-07-2026
Case Overview
- Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (Criminal) Nos. 12279‑12281/2026 filed by M/S Nipro Medical India Private Limited against the Telangana High Court’s order dated 24‑02‑2026 in CRLP Nos. 6561/2022, 6562/2022 and 6563/2022.
- Respondents: Late Padmashree Dr. B.S. Choubey Memorial Trust & Ors.
- IA No. 192989/2026 seeking exemption from filing copy of the impugned judgment.
- Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Atul S. Chandurkar.
- Petition counsel: Ms. Riya Kalra, Adv.; Mr. Azmat Hayat Amanullah, Adv.; AOR Ms. Rebecca Mishra, Adv. No counsel listed for respondents.
Issues Raised
- Petition contends the High Court erred in quashing the Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act proceedings by relying on Meters & Instruments (P) Ltd. v. Kanchan Mehta (2018) 1 SCC 560, a decision later overruled by the larger bench in Expeditious Trial of Cases Under Section 138 of NI Act, In re (2021) 16 SCC 116.
- The High Court allegedly failed to consider any interest or compensation payable to the complainant.
Order
1. The Court notes the submissions and directs that a notice be issued to the respondents.
2. The notice is to be returnable on 15‑09‑2026.
Final Outcome
The matter is remanded for issuance of notice with a return date of 15 September 2026, allowing the petition to proceed for further adjudication.
Topics: Section 138 Cheque Bounce; Supreme Court SLP; High Court Judgment Overturn