Allahabad High Court clarifies cheque dishonour notice service, Justice Vivek Varma rules
The Allahabad High Court clarifies that omitting the service date of a demand notice is not fatal to cheque dishonour cases under Section 138 of the NI Act,…
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Tripura High Court clarifies demand notice under Section 138 NI Act need not be sent through advocate
The Tripura High Court ruled on April 25, 2019, that a demand notice under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act does not require an advocate, simpli…
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Gauhati High Court clarifies demand notice validity in cheque dishonour cases
The Gauhati High Court ruled that an ‘advice’ to pay a cheque amount can be a legal demand under Section 138 NI Act if the notice clearly seeks payment. This…
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Navigating Cheque Bounce Complaints Against NGOs in India
Filing a Cheque Bounce Complaint Against NGO in India involves strict procedures under the NI Act, extending liability to individuals. Learn the steps and wh…
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Supreme Court clarifies cheque dishonour liability
India’s Supreme Court clarified that a cheque dishonour offence under Section 138 NI Act arises only after 15 days of a demand notice, not just dishonour, im…
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Supreme Court extends probation to cheque dishonour offenders in landmark ruling
India’s Supreme Court ruled on September 25, 2025, that accused individuals in cheque dishonour cases under Section 138 NI Act are entitled to the Probation…
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India’s Section 138 NI Act: Navigating Cheque Dishonour Laws and Key Rulings
Section 138 of India’s Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 criminalizes cheque dishonour. Understand the strict process, key definitions, and court rulings gove…
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