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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Understanding India’s Strict Notice Period for Cheque Dishonour Cases
Navigating the legal intricacies of cheque dishonour cases in India requires strict adherence to notice periods under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instrumen…
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Karnataka High Court orders merely raising doubts without credible evidence not sufficient to rebut presumption U/S 113 of NI Act
Karnataka High Court rules in Parvathamma M. vs. Chandrakala V. that raising doubt is not enough to rebut the presumption under the NI Act. Credible evidence…
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Can an NGO treasurer be liable for a bounced check?
A cheque dishonour case involving an NGO treasurer can lead to criminal liability. Learn about Section 138, signatory responsibility, and the 2026 Supreme Co…
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Punjab & Haryana High Court rules blank cheques trigger liability once signed
The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that an accused must present a probable defence to rebut the presumption under the NI Act, as a blank cheque claim is i…
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Kerala High Court rules demand notice invalid without specific amount
Kerala High Court rules a cheque dishonour notice must specify the exact amount demanded. Justice A. Badharudeen held that invalid notices vitiate proceedings.
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Supreme Court: Dishonour of Post-Dated Cheque Not Enough to Presume Cheating Intent
The Supreme Court ruled on March 19, 2024, that the dishonour of a post-dated cheque is not enough to presume dishonest intention for cheating under Section…
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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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Civil Compromise Decree Doesn’t Bar Section 138 Prosecution: Kerala High Court Reported Ruling
The Kerala High Court reportedly holds that a civil compromise does not automatically halt criminal prosecution in cheque dishonour cases under Section 138.
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