Allahabad High Court reinforces specific allegations for director liability in cheque dishonour cases
The Allahabad High Court clarified director liability for cheque dishonour, requiring specific involvement in daily affairs for prosecution under the Negotia…
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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 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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Cheque Bounce Notice to NGO: Understanding Legal Requirements in India
Navigating a cheque bounce notice to an NGO in India requires understanding specific legal requirements under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, including…
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Legal action for dishonoured cheques: processes, notices, and complaints
Legal action for dishonoured cheques involves specific procedures and notices. Discover how jurisdictions like India, under Section 138 NI Act, handle crimin…
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