Kerala High Court affirms director’s vicarious liability for cheque dishonour
The Kerala High Court has affirmed former MD V.J. Joseph’s vicarious liability for cheque dishonour under the NI Act, setting a precedent for corporate accou…
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Supreme Court limits director liability in cheque dishonour cases
India’s Supreme Court clarifies director liability in cheque dishonour cases under the NI Act, ruling that signing board resolutions isn’t enough for prosecu…
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Supreme Court: Company Must Be Accused in Cheque Dishonour Case from Start
India’s Supreme Court ruled that a company must be named an accused from the outset in a cheque dishonour case, or the complaint against its directors is inv…
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Supreme Court clarifies when accused must challenge financial capacity in cheque dishonour cases
India’s Supreme Court, in a pivotal August 2026 ruling, mandated that defendants in cheque dishonour cases must challenge a complainant’s financial capacity…
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Punjab & Haryana High Court: cheque bounce cases compoundable post-appeal conviction
The Punjab & Haryana High Court confirms that cheque bounce cases under Section 138 NI Act can be compounded even after conviction is upheld, aligning with S…
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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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Orissa High Court affirms trustee liability in cheque bounce cases after Supreme Court precedent
The Orissa High Court clarifies that trustees can face a cheque bounce case even if the trust is not named an accused, aligning with a 2025 Supreme Court rul…
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Orissa High Court Slams Magistrate for ‘Judicial Harakiri’ in Cheque Bounce Case
The Orissa High Court slammed a Judicial Magistrate for ‘judicial harakiri,’ ignoring directives on the maintainability of a cheque bounce case, upholding ju…
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Delhi High Court: No Cheque Dishonour Case for Dissolved Company
Delhi High Court rules Section 138 NI Act proceedings for cheque dishonour are not sustainable against a dissolved company, clarifying legal standing for cor…
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Punjab and Haryana High Court mandate: sole proprietary concerns liable in cheque dishonour
The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently ruled that both a sole proprietor and their concern must be accused in cheque dishonour cases under the NI Act, di…
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