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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Allahabad High Court Rules Non-Signatory Joint Account Holders Immune in Cheque Bounce Cases
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a non-signatory joint account holder cannot be prosecuted for a cheque bounce under Section 138 of the NI Act.
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Kerala High Court Clarifies Rules on Partial Payments and Cheque Dishonour Claims
The Kerala High Court has reportedly ruled that Section 138 of the NI Act may not apply if partial payments are not endorsed on a cheque before presentation.
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