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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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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Supreme Court clarifies cheque dishonour liability after cash loan limit breach
India’s Supreme Court clarified on September 25, 2025, that cash loan limits under the Income Tax Act don’t void cheque dishonour liability, bolstering comme…
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Kerala High Court clarifies path to rebut presumption of debt in cheque dishonour cases
The Kerala High Court has clarified that an accused in a cheque dishonour case can rebut the presumption of debt under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instrume…
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Orissa High Court Affirms Director Liability for Cheque Dishonour Despite Company Insolvency
The Orissa High Court ruled directors remain liable for cheque dishonour under Section 138 NI Act, rejecting insolvency as an escape. This impacts corporate…
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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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