Today, the Supreme Court ruled that an accused individual cannot request the transfer of a case involving the dishonor of a cheque under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The vacation bench, consisting of Justices AS Oka and Rajesh Bindal, dismissed a transfer petition filed by the accused in such a case. Justice Oka noted that while the accused can request an exemption from personal appearance, they are not permitted to file a transfer petition.Today, the Supreme Court ruled that an accused individual cannot request the transfer of a case involving the dishonor of a cheque under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The vacation bench, consisting of Justices AS Oka and Rajesh Bindal, dismissed a transfer petition filed by the accused in such a case. Justice Oka noted that while the accused can request an exemption from personal appearance, they are not permitted to file a transfer petition.