Delhi High Court: No cheque dishonour liability post-insolvency
The Delhi High Court ruled individuals are not liable for cheque dishonour proceedings once a company enters insolvency, reinforcing IBC moratorium protections.
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Supreme Court limits interim compensation in cheque dishonour cases
India’s Supreme Court has clarified that interim compensation in cheque dishonour cases under the NI Act is discretionary, payable only after an accused plea…
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Supreme Court clarifies cheque dishonour liability
India’s Supreme Court clarified that a cheque dishonour offence under Section 138 NI Act arises only after 15 days of a demand notice, not just dishonour, im…
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Kerala High Court curbs director liability in cheque dishonour if company acquitted
The Kerala High Court recently ruled against vicarious liability for directors in cheque dishonour cases when the company itself is acquitted of the offense.
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Mumbai Port Authority Ramps Up Pressure on Defaulters for ₹3,500 Crore in Arrears
The Mumbai Port Authority (MbPA) is aggressively pursuing ₹3,500 crore in lease rental arrears from eight high-profile defaulters to fund critical Eastern Wa…
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India’s Supreme Court refers IBC moratorium cheque bounce rule to larger bench
The Supreme Court of India refers a key question to a larger bench: does the IBC moratorium fully bar cheque dishonour cases against company directors? This…
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Rajasthan High Court blocks complainants from denying evidence after disputing signatures in cheque cases
The Rajasthan High Court, led by Justice Farjand Ali, has clarified rules for FSL examination in cheque dishonour cases, impacting how complainants dispute e…
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Supreme Court solidifies payee bank jurisdiction for cheque dishonour complaints
India’s Supreme Court firmly rules that cheque dishonour complaints must be filed where the payee’s bank account is located, preventing transfers based on in…
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Delhi High Court halts cheque dishonour cases for firms in NCLT moratorium
The Delhi High Court has ruled that criminal prosecution for cheque dishonour cannot proceed against companies under NCLT moratorium, quashing several cases.
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Himachal Pradesh High Court mandates trial for cheque dishonour authenticity, not just return memo
The Himachal Pradesh High Court ruled on March 24, 2026, that cheque dishonour cannot be decided solely on an unverified return memo. Justice Sandeep Sharma…
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