Authority: Supreme Court of India (Hon'ble Mr. Justice Shree Chandrashekhar, in Chamber)
Order Date: 28 September 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: B.S. Manjunath; Respondent: M/S. Srimatha Mahila Sahakari Bank Niyamitha.
- The matter concerned a Special Leave Petition (Criminal) Diary No. 44913/2026, including IA Nos. 274940/2026, 274897/2026, and 274945/2026 relating to delay condonation and exemption from surrendering.
- The petitioner had been convicted under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 for a cheque bounce offence.
- Counsel for petitioner: Devasa & Co., AOR Mr. Rakesh Kini, Adv. Mr. Sriraj Gowda; no counsel listed for respondent.
Final Outcome
1. The Court condoned the delay in filing and refiling the Special Leave Petition.
2. The petitioner was sentenced to one year simple imprisonment under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.
3. IA No. 274945/2026 seeking exemption from surrendering was allowed until the next hearing date.
4. The Registry was directed to process the matter for listing in accordance with the Court Rules.
Topics: Court Proceedings, Banking Regulation, Criminal Conviction