Kerala High Court rejects substitution of complainant and accused at appellate stage
The Kerala High Court has ruled that substituting names of complainants or accused is not allowed at the appellate stage in cheque dishonour cases, especiall…
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Supreme Court extends probation to cheque dishonour offenders in landmark ruling
India’s Supreme Court ruled on September 25, 2025, that accused individuals in cheque dishonour cases under Section 138 NI Act are entitled to the Probation…
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Supreme Court refers cheque dishonour deposit precedent for directors to larger bench
The Supreme Court of India has referred a key precedent on the mandatory 20% cheque dishonour deposit for convicted company directors to a larger bench, impa…
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Kerala High Court clarifies complainants possess statutory right to appeal against acquittal in cheque bounce case
The Kerala High Court has clarified that complainants in cheque dishonour cases have a statutory right to appeal acquittals, not file revision petitions.
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Society leaders face conditional liability in cheque bounce cases
Society presidents, secretaries, and committee members in India can face liability in cheque bounce cases, but only under specific legal conditions set by th…
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Cheque dishonour, civil compromise, and decrees in Indian law
Understand how cheque dishonour, civil compromise, and decrees interact under India’s Negotiable Instruments Act, particularly concerning settlements.
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India’s Negotiable Instruments Act 1881: Navigating the 2018 amendments
India’s Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, updated by the 2018 amendments, streamlines cheque dishonour cases. Learn about Section 143A and 148 changes.
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Navigating Interlocutory Res Judicata in Legal Proceedings
Interlocutory res judicata applies preclusive legal doctrines like issue preclusion to intermediate court decisions. Learn how it differs from traditional re…
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Recovering money from Indian companies for foreign creditors
Foreign creditors navigating India’s legal system for recovering money from an Indian company have clearer pathways following recent IBC amendments in 2026,…
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Commercial Court vs Ordinary Civil Court: Key Differences
Explore the fundamental differences between a commercial court vs ordinary civil court, focusing on specialized jurisdiction, procedural efficiency, and judi…
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