Supreme Court—appeal against reversal of conviction under S.138 NI Act; demand notice sent by registered post to drawer’s address but received by his mother. Applying Ss.27 GCA and 114 Evidence Act and C.C. Alavi Haji, held service presumed; M.D. Thomas per incuriam; conviction restored. Date of Judgement—30 September 2026.
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