Criminal Law

Karnataka High Court orders merely raising doubts without credible evidence not sufficient to rebut presumption U/S 113 of NI Act

Karnataka High Court rules in Parvathamma M. vs. Chandrakala V. that raising doubt is not enough to rebut the presumption under the NI Act. Credible evidence…

Rajasthan High Court orders forensic check for disputed cheque signature

Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand of the Rajasthan High Court orders FSL handwriting analysis in the 14-year Mahesh Tiwari cheque case, citing fair trial rights.

J&K&L High Court rules that whether cheque was given as security or towards debt cannot be decided in quashing proceedings

Jammu & Kashmir High Court rules that whether a cheque was for security or debt cannot be decided in quashing proceedings under Section 482 CrPC. Full details.

Supreme Court of India rules courts cannot hear premature cheque bounce complaints

The Supreme Court ruled in Yogendra Pratap Singh vs. Savitri Pandey that cheque bounce complaints filed before the 15-day notice period are legally invalid.

Supreme Court of India quashes complaint, rules police lack power to recover money

The Supreme Court clarifies that police cannot recover money or act as a civil court. Understand the Lalit Chaturvedi ruling and the bars on criminalizing ci…

Delhi High Court confirms cheque bounce complaints after 15 days, rejects 45-day wait

The Delhi High Court rules that a cheque bounce complaint can be filed immediately after the 15-day notice period, rejecting the 45-day waiting period myth.

Digital platforms now offer automated WhatsApp alerts for pending NRI cases

NRIs can now track Indian court cases from abroad via eCourts tools, overcoming timezone hurdles and managing criminal matters.

Rajasthan High Court Allows Fresh Cheque Bounce Complaint After Premature Filing Withdrawal

The Rajasthan High Court has ruled that fresh cheque bounce complaints can be refiled after premature filings, ensuring technical errors don’t stop justice.

Delhi High Court confirms Indian courts can hear foreign cheque complaints

The Delhi High Court has ruled that Indian courts have jurisdiction over ‘foreign cheques’ under Section 138 of the NI Act if deposited for encashment in India.

Kerala High Court rules complainant must prove underlying financial deal validity

The Kerala High Court rules that complainants in Section 138 NI Act cases must prove the underlying transaction before claiming statutory presumptions.

08 Sep 2026