Kerala High Court rules demand notice invalid without specific amount
Kerala High Court rules a cheque dishonour notice must specify the exact amount demanded. Justice A. Badharudeen held that invalid notices vitiate proceedings.
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Karnataka High Court orders Convict’s release after six months
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a cheque bounce convict cannot serve more than six months in jail for defaulting on fines, protecting Article 21 rights.
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Accused Must Disclose Being Abroad in Pre-Arrest Bail Plea, Rules Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court ruled that an accused applying for pre-arrest bail from abroad must disclose their location or face immediate denial for concealment.
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Punjab & Haryana High Court mandates physical presence for anticipatory bail hearings
The Punjab and Haryana High Court rules that while NRIs can file for anticipatory bail from abroad, they must be present in India before the final hearing.
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Supreme Court rules NGO signatory with plenary control is criminally liable
Supreme Court rules that NGO authorized signatories with financial control are ‘drawers’ under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. Read the…
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India tightens cheque dishonor laws for NRIs with 2-year prison term
Corrected guide for NRI cheque bounce cases under the NI Act. Learn about the 2025 amendment, 3-month filing limits, 2-year prison terms, and interim compens…
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Indian authorities use Look Out Circulars to detain NRIs at airports
Corrected guide on Look Out Circulars (LOC) in India. Learn about empowered authorities, legal grounds for issuance, and the revocation process for NRIs.
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Supreme Court Reaffirms Plaintiff as Dominus Litis, Bars Compulsory Joinder of Defendants
The Supreme Court on Jan 5, 2026, ruled that a plaintiff is the ‘dominus litis’ and cannot be forced to add defendants under Order I Rule 10 CPC. Details here.
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Supreme Court: Dishonour of Post-Dated Cheque Not Enough to Presume Cheating Intent
The Supreme Court ruled on March 19, 2024, that the dishonour of a post-dated cheque is not enough to presume dishonest intention for cheating under Section…
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Delhi High Court: Specific Demand of Cheque Amount Mandatory for Valid S.138 NI Act Notice
The Delhi High Court and Supreme Court have clarified that a Section 138 NI Act legal notice must specifically demand the exact cheque amount to be valid. fa…
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