Sainaba v. State of Kerala & Anr
2026 INSC 10691 October 202610 min read
Supreme Court: Service on Family Member at Correct Address Sufficient Under Section 138 NI Act
The Supreme Court restored a conviction under Section 138 NI Act, holding that service of notice on a family member at the correct address raises a rebuttable presumption of valid service.
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- Case Name
- Sainaba v. State of Kerala & Anr.
- Citation
- 2026 INSC 1069
- Bench
- Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Justice Manmohan
- Date of Judgment
- September 30, 2026
- Area of Law
- Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 — Section 138 — Service of Statutory Notice — Presumption of Service — Per Incuriam
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