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Cheque Bounce Lawyer Pune — NI Act S.138

Cheque bounce (NI Act S.138) defence and prosecution in Pune. JMFC Court representation for dishonour of cheque matters.

Cheque Bounce — NI Act Section 138

Dishonour of a cheque under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 is a criminal offence punishable with imprisonment up to 2 years or fine up to twice the cheque amount or both. It is one of the most common commercial disputes in India.

Services

Defence in S.138 NI Act cases — For accused drawer of cheque

Filing S.138 complaints — For payee who has received a dishonoured cheque

Demand Notice Drafting — Statutory notice within 30 days

JMFC Court Representation

Settlement Negotiation

Appeals against conviction

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

You must send a legal demand notice to the drawer within 30 days of receiving the dishonour memo from the bank. If the drawer does not pay within 15 days of receiving the notice, you can file a complaint under S.138 NI Act before the JMFC Court. Time limits are strict u2014 consult a lawyer immediately.

Common defences include: (1) Cheque was not issued for a legally enforceable debt, (2) Cheque was given as security, (3) Payment was already made, (4) Notice was not properly served, (5) Complaint was filed beyond limitation period, (6) Cheque was issued under coercion.

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