Legal Question in Banking Law in India

I am working with a bank, one cheque has been passed in clearing, the cheque was from a single account but was signed by account holder, and also by her wife, who was not account holder in that account, nor any mandate holder. Does any liability arrise on me or bank.


Asked on 1/22/13, 9:28 am

4 Answers from Attorneys

Jayesh Desai Jayesh Desai

As long as there are no cancellations or alterations and it bears the signature of account holder, there should not be any problem; irrespective of additional signature or writing.

Read more
Answered on 1/23/13, 2:01 am
Sanjay Kalra Sanjay Kalra & Associates

NO.....Please check Sanjay Kalra and Associates on the internet to know more about our law firm and the legal services we are rendering for our clients from all over the World.

Read more
Answered on 1/23/13, 2:43 am
Aniruddha Pawse Aniruddha.P.Pawse Advocates

When the account holder has signed the cheque your / Banks liability ends.

Read more
Answered on 1/23/13, 5:11 am

dear client....If the account is single then how can you clear the cheque with two signature... bank shall be liable for ....

Read more
Answered on 2/02/13, 12:38 am


Related Questions & Answers

More Banking Law questions and answers in India