You must collect the original cheque and the bank's 'Return Memo' stating the reason for dishonor, then contact a lawyer immediately.
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You must collect the original cheque and the bank's 'Return Memo' stating the reason for dishonor, then contact a lawyer immediately.
If they do not pay within 15 days of receiving the notice, you must file a criminal complaint in the Magistrate Court within the next 30 days.
Yes, our advocates can file a petition under Section 143A, asking the court to order the defaulter to pay 20% of the cheque amount as interim compensation.
If convicted, the magistrate can sentence the defaulter to up to two years in prison, alongside heavy financial penalties.
Missing the deadline usually nullifies your right to file a Section 138 criminal case, restricting you to only filing a standard, slower civil recovery suit.
You have a strict statutory limit of 30 days from the date you receive the bank's return memo to send the legal notice.
Under Section 138 of the NI Act, bouncing a cheque for the discharge of a debt is a criminal offense punishable by imprisonment.
It still constitutes an offense under Section 138, and the exact same criminal legal proceedings apply against the defaulter.
Yes, if a company issues the cheque, both the company entity and its managing directors or authorized signatories are prosecuted criminally.
We ensure absolute adherence to strict legal timelines, aggressive courtroom cross-examinations, and a relentless push for maximum compensation and accountability.