P&H: Quashes Cheque Bounce Case For Notice Sent Beyond 30 Days, as Compliance of S.138(b) is Substantive Precondition.

Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, Ss.138, 142, Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, S.482,  — Dishonour of cheque - Quashing of complaint - Where complainant’s own averments disclose that statutory notice u/s 138(b) of N.I.  Act was issued beyond thirty days from receipt of information of dishonour, continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process -Complaint along with summoning order held, quashed. (Paras 8 to 12) Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, S.138 — Dishonour of cheque - Issuance of a written demand notice within