Telangana High Court voids summons for cryptic orders, demands magistrate reasons
The Telangana High Court ruled magistrates must record reasons before issuing summons, quashing a cryptic order in a criminal case.
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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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Cuttack Court Sentences Hafiz Nur Artaj to 20 Years for Child Sexual Assault
A Cuttack court has sentenced Hafiz Nur Artaj @ Akhtar to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for aggravated penetrative sexual assault under the POCSO Act, empha…
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Punjab & Haryana High Court rules blank cheques trigger liability once signed
The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that an accused must present a probable defence to rebut the presumption under the NI Act, as a blank cheque claim is i…
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Supreme Court confirms convictions quashable after mutual settlement on May 27, 2026
The Supreme Court of India ruled on May 27, 2026, that convictions under Section 138 of the NI Act can be quashed if a settlement is reached, even after cust…
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Indian citizens abroad face two years in jail for Delhi bounced cheque cases
Corrected guide on NRI cheque bounce cases in Delhi. Detailed Section 138 NI Act timelines, court jurisdictions, and legal representation for Indians residin…
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NRI Legal World issues guide for NRIs facing cheque bounce cases in India
Updated 2026 legal guide for NRIs facing cheque bounce cases in India under Section 138. Learn about rights, personal appearance exemptions, and court proced…
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Madras High Court Corrects Ruling: Photocopy Admissible as Secondary Evidence in Cheque Bounce Cases
The Madras High Court ruled that a photocopy of a misplaced cheque is admissible as secondary evidence in cheque bounce cases if previously verified by a court.
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Supreme Court Upholds Cheque Bounce Cases for Cash Loans Exceeding ₹20,0000
The Supreme Court rules that Section 138 cheque bounce cases are maintainable for cash loans above ₹20,000, setting aside a Kerala High Court decision.
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Supreme Court: Cognizance of Time-Barred Cheque Complaints Requires Prior Delay Condonation
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that Magistrates must formally condone filing delays before taking cognizance of Section 138 cheque dishonour complaints.
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