Legal Question in Consumer Law in India

Consumer Protection and Cheque Cancelled

I have filed a claim against a local

hospital in the consumer court. All

said and done I have also not

honored a cheque for the hospital

charges by cancelling it. I have

intimated them verbally that I

would wish to settle the same in

the consumer court and would only

pay if the court directs. what action

can they take against me ? Should I

pay them the dues ?


Asked on 12/02/08, 7:28 am

6 Answers from Attorneys
Nandita Haldipur Haldipur Associates

Re: Consumer Protection and Cheque Cancelled

if cheque is dishnoured they can file case of cheque bounce against you

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Answered on 12/02/08, 8:06 am
Aniruddha Pawse Aniruddha.P.Pawse Advocates

Re: Consumer Protection and Cheque Cancelled

You have to intimate them in writing by taking their acknowledgement on duplicate copy of the letter otherwise they can file a case u/s138 NI act.

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Answered on 12/02/08, 8:14 am
Nasir Butt Nasir Law Associates

Re: Consumer Protection and Cheque Cancelled

Dishonour of cheque is offence under section 138 of the Negotiable Instrument Act. They may initiate criminal proceedings against you.

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Answered on 12/02/08, 9:21 am
Sudershan Goel India Law Offices of Sudershan Goel - Advocate

Re: Consumer Protection and Cheque Cancelled

You may express your willingness to pay by filing an appropriate application in the court in your pending case. Your case in consumer court may be a good defence if they proceed to initiate proceedings against you u/s 138 NIA.

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Answered on 12/02/08, 9:38 am
Mahesh Gupta Medico-legal Advocates and Consultants

Re: Consumer Protection and Cheque Cancelled

Nonpayment of dues cannot affect your complaint of medical negligence.

Dr. M C Gupta

MD, LL.M.

Advocate

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Answered on 12/02/08, 9:53 am
Homi Maratha N.N. Maratha & Co.-Advocates

Re: Consumer Protection and Cheque Cancelled

If in case cheque is dishonoured then they can file a case of cheque bounce against you.

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Answered on 12/19/08, 2:41 am


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