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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India’s Cheque Bounce Punishment: Upto Two Years Imprisonment
In India, the punishment for cheque bounce cases under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, can include up to two years imprisonment or a fin…
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Section 138 NI Act cheque dishonour case ngo treasurer explained
Explore Section 138 of India’s Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, which criminalises cheque dishonour. Understand the law, its purpose, and penalties for cheq…
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Kerala High Court quashes cheque dishonour conviction over lack of evidence
The Kerala High Court on January 28, 2026, set aside the conviction of Pattasseril Private Ltd and its directors in a cheque dishonour case, citing a lack of…
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Karnataka High Court quashes director liability in cheque case
The Karnataka High Court quashed a director liability cheque dishonour case against Mr. Sujith Sudhakaran, clarifying vicarious liability under the Negotiabl…
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‘Cheque Bounce’ Complaint Based On Second Notice After Re-Presentation Of Cheque Maintainable: Supreme Court
Supreme Court upholds second statutory notice validity in cheque bounce cases under Section 138. Learn how MSR Leathers and Sicagen rulings impact debt recov…
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Madras High Court Corrects Ruling: Photocopy Admissible as Secondary Evidence in Cheque Bounce Cases
The Madras High Court ruled that a photocopy of a misplaced cheque is admissible as secondary evidence in cheque bounce cases if previously verified by a court.
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