Supreme Court solidifies payee bank jurisdiction for cheque dishonour complaints
India’s Supreme Court firmly rules that cheque dishonour complaints must be filed where the payee’s bank account is located, preventing transfers based on in…
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Delhi High Court halts cheque dishonour cases for firms in NCLT moratorium
The Delhi High Court has ruled that criminal prosecution for cheque dishonour cannot proceed against companies under NCLT moratorium, quashing several cases.
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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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Orissa High Court Affirms Director Liability for Cheque Dishonour Despite Company Insolvency
The Orissa High Court ruled directors remain liable for cheque dishonour under Section 138 NI Act, rejecting insolvency as an escape. This impacts corporate…
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Kerala High Court rejects substitution of complainant and accused at appellate stage
The Kerala High Court has ruled that substituting names of complainants or accused is not allowed at the appellate stage in cheque dishonour cases, especiall…
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Supreme Court extends probation to cheque dishonour offenders in landmark ruling
India’s Supreme Court ruled on September 25, 2025, that accused individuals in cheque dishonour cases under Section 138 NI Act are entitled to the Probation…
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Kerala High Court clarifies complainants possess statutory right to appeal against acquittal in cheque bounce case
The Kerala High Court has clarified that complainants in cheque dishonour cases have a statutory right to appeal acquittals, not file revision petitions.
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Society leaders face conditional liability in cheque bounce cases
Society presidents, secretaries, and committee members in India can face liability in cheque bounce cases, but only under specific legal conditions set by th…
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Organizational liability in cheque bounce cases for NGOs
Understanding organizational liability in cheque bounce cases for NGOs and Trusts in India is crucial. This guide covers legal distinctions under the Negotia…
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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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