Legal Question in Criminal Law in India

cheque bounce

Can I file a complaint under section 138 of NI Act if the cheque is bounced due to account closed? Or do I have only option to file compalint under section 420 of IPC


Asked on 7/14/08, 3:37 am

3 Answers from Attorneys

Aniruddha Pawse Aniruddha.P.Pawse Advocates

Re: cheque bounce

Yes you can file a complaint u/s 138 of NI Act

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Answered on 7/14/08, 5:00 am
Advocate Siva Subramanian M/s. R. Siva Subramanian

Re: cheque bounce

In my opinion you can send a 'Legal Notice' under Sec 138 and file the case.

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Answered on 7/14/08, 5:10 am
Shrichand Nahar S.V.Nahar, Advocate

Re: cheque bounce

If a demand notice was served within the period prescribed and payment of cheque amount not received, you can file NI 138 case within period of limitation.

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Answered on 7/14/08, 6:22 am


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