Can Stop Payment on a Cheque Defeat a Section 138 Case?
Can stop payment on a cheque defeat a Section 138 case? A stop-payment instruction does not automatically end cheque bounce liability. What companies should…
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Supreme Court Blocks Pre-Trial Quashing of Cheque Dishonour Complaints
The Supreme Court of India ruled on April 7, 2026, that a cheque dishonour complaint cannot be quashed at the pre-trial stage if basic conditions are met, re…
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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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