Section 138 of Negotiable Act: Notice on Relative Not Sufficient for Cheque Dishonor Case, Says Kerala High Court: Kochi, India – In a significant ruling concerning the Negotiable Instruments Act, the Kerala High Court has clarified that merely serving a notice of cheque dishonor on a relative of the accused is not sufficient to initiate proceedings under Section 138, unless it can be demonstrably proven that the accused had direct knowledge of such notice. This decision provides crucial guidance on the stringent requirements for statutory notice in cheque dishonor cases.