NGO Secretary Liability for Cheque Bounce in India: A Legal Overview
In India, an NGO Secretary can face liability for cheque bounce under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. This liability hinges on their specific role and…
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Defending an NGO treasurer in an Indian cheque bounce case
Defending a cheque bounce case as an NGO treasurer in India requires proving a lack of direct involvement or that legal conditions under the Negotiable Instr…
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Rajasthan High Court quashes proceedings against Former Principal Under NI Act For Dishonour of School Cheque Issued After His Resignation
The Rajasthan High Court ruled that a former principal cannot face prosecution for cheque dishonour if the cheque was issued after their resignation, reinfor…
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Admission of Issuing Cheque Alone Can’t Be Treated As Plea Of Guilt In S.138 NI Act Case: J&K&L High Court
The J&K&L High Court rules that admitting to issuing a cheque isn’t an automatic plea of guilt in a Section 138 NI Act case. Justice Sanjay Dhar emphasizes s…
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Cheque Bounce Cases Against NGO Employees: Navigating Individual Liability in India
Understand individual liability in cheque bounce cases involving NGO employees in India under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. Learn about “plenary cont…
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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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India’s Supreme Court refers IBC moratorium cheque bounce rule to larger bench
The Supreme Court of India refers a key question to a larger bench: does the IBC moratorium fully bar cheque dishonour cases against company directors? This…
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Himachal Pradesh High Court mandates trial for cheque dishonour authenticity, not just return memo
The Himachal Pradesh High Court ruled on March 24, 2026, that cheque dishonour cannot be decided solely on an unverified return memo. Justice Sandeep Sharma…
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Supreme Court clarifies cheque dishonour liability after cash loan limit breach
India’s Supreme Court clarified on September 25, 2025, that cash loan limits under the Income Tax Act don’t void cheque dishonour liability, bolstering comme…
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Kerala High Court clarifies path to rebut presumption of debt in cheque dishonour cases
The Kerala High Court has clarified that an accused in a cheque dishonour case can rebut the presumption of debt under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instrume…
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