Offence Under SEC.138 NI Act Is Person Specific. Concept Of ‘Taking Cognizance Of The Offence And Not The Offender’ Not Appropriate In Cheque Cases: SC [Read Judgment]
7 years, 6 months ago

Offence Under SEC.138 NI Act Is Person Specific. Concept Of ‘Taking Cognizance Of The Offence And Not The Offender’ Not Appropriate In Cheque Cases: SC [Read Judgment]

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The Supreme Court has pronounced a point of law that the offence under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act is person specific. It was held as follows : "By the nature of the offence under Section 138 of THE ACT, the first ingredient constituting the offence is the fact that a person drew a cheque. Therefore, in the context of a prosecution under Section 138, the concept of taking cognizance of the offence but not the offender is not appropriate. Unless the complaint contains all the necessary factual allegations constituting each of the ingredients of the offence under Section 138, the Court cannot take cognizance of the offence.

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Criminal Liability For Cheque Dishonour Primarily On Drawer Company, Officers Are Held Liable Only If Section 141 Is Satisfied: Gujarat HC
1 month, 1 week ago

Criminal Liability For Cheque Dishonour Primarily On Drawer Company, Officers Are Held Liable Only If Section 141 Is Satisfied: Gujarat HC

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Referring to various case laws on this aspect Justice Divyesh A. Joshi in his order said, “It is found out from the materials available on record that the applicant accused no.3 is not the signatory of the cheque and she has tendered her resignation way-back in the year 2013. As per the above-stated case laws, the liability under Section 141 …

S.141 NI Act | 'Director Who's In Charge Of Company' & 'Director Who's Responsible To Company' Are Different Aspects: Supreme Court
1 month, 1 week ago

S.141 NI Act | 'Director Who's In Charge Of Company' & 'Director Who's Responsible To Company' Are Different Aspects: Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court recently observed that there are twin requirements for an offence to fall under Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, which talks about the dishonour of a cheque committed by a company. Elucidating, the Court said that the accused person should be in charge of and responsible to the company for the conduct of the business. The …

Section 138 NI Act | Mumbai Court Convicts Pharma Company In Cheque Dishonour Case, Imposes Fine Of ₹1.83 Crore
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Section 138 NI Act | Mumbai Court Convicts Pharma Company In Cheque Dishonour Case, Imposes Fine Of ₹1.83 Crore

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A Magistrate Court in Mumbai has recently convicted Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd. for the offence of dishonour of a cheque under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, imposing a cost of Rs. 1 had issued cheque to the complainant for discharge of legal liability and it was presented by complainant to bank and even after statutory demand notice accused failed …

Section 138 NI Act | Mumbai Court Convicts Pharma Company In Cheque Dishonour Case, Imposes Fine Of ₹1.83 Crore
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Section 138 NI Act | Mumbai Court Convicts Pharma Company In Cheque Dishonour Case, Imposes Fine Of ₹1.83 Crore

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A Magistrate Court in Mumbai has recently convicted Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd. for the offence of dishonour of a cheque under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, imposing a cost of Rs. 1 had issued cheque to the complainant for discharge of legal liability and it was presented by complainant to bank and even after statutory demand notice accused failed …

S.138 NI Act | Director Who Signed Cheque Not Liable For Dishonour When Company Hasn't Been Added As Accused : Supreme Court
3 months ago

S.138 NI Act | Director Who Signed Cheque Not Liable For Dishonour When Company Hasn't Been Added As Accused : Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court reiterated that the authorised signatory of a company cannot be held liable under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 for dishonour of a cheque drawn on the company's account unless the company is arraigned as the principal accused. The Sessions Court upheld the conviction, but the Calcutta High Court reversed it, ruling that the cheque …

Cognizance Of Cheque Dishonour U/S 138 NI Act Can Be Taken Only Upon A Written Complaint: Jharkhand High Court Reiterates
4 months ago

Cognizance Of Cheque Dishonour U/S 138 NI Act Can Be Taken Only Upon A Written Complaint: Jharkhand High Court Reiterates

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While hearing a cheque bouncing case, the Jharkhand High Court has reaffirmed that cognizance of offences under Section 142 of the Negotiable Instruments Act does not require a report to the police nor empowers the court to direct the police to investigate the complaint. The court further clarified that under Section 142 of the NI Act the cognizance of an …

Complainant's Burden Shifting Under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act: High Court Observation
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Complainant's Burden Shifting Under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act: High Court Observation

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The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has observed that once the complainant proves that a cheque was issued by the accused to discharge a debt, Section 139 mandates that the burden of proof shifts to the accused. The court dismissed an appeal filed by one Choudhary Piara Singh against an acquittal order issued by the Trial Court in …

Cheques Dishonored With Endorsements 'Insufficient Fund', 'Account Closed', 'Signature Mismatch' Attract S. 138 NI Act: Allahabad HC
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Cheques Dishonored With Endorsements 'Insufficient Fund', 'Account Closed', 'Signature Mismatch' Attract S. 138 NI Act: Allahabad HC

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The Allahabad High Court has observed that if the cheque is dishonoured and returned with the endorsements - case referred to drawer, instruction for stoppage of payment, exceeds arrangement, insufficient fund, signature differed or mismatch or account closed - then it will be sufficient for prima facie case for issuing process under Section 138 NI Act. A bench of Justice …

[S.138 NI Act] Must Examine Those With Direct Knowledge Of Transaction To Prove Allegations Of Cheque Dishonour: Kerala High Court Sets Aside Conviction
1 year, 1 month ago

[S.138 NI Act] Must Examine Those With Direct Knowledge Of Transaction To Prove Allegations Of Cheque Dishonour: Kerala High Court Sets Aside Conviction

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The Kerala High Court has stated that the prosecution has to examine a witness who had direct knowledge regarding the transaction, issuance and execution of the cheque to prove dishonour of the cheque. Justice A. Badharudeen observed that the examination of a witness who had no direct knowledge regarding the transaction or issuance of the cheque would be insufficient to …

S.138 NI Act | Availability Of Funds In Other Bank Accounts Not A Defence; Cheque Dishonour Relates To Specific Account: Supreme Court
1 year, 3 months ago

S.138 NI Act | Availability Of Funds In Other Bank Accounts Not A Defence; Cheque Dishonour Relates To Specific Account: Supreme Court

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Recently, the Supreme Court categorically held that in proceedings initiated for bounced cheques, the defence that there are sufficient funds in the other bank accounts cannot be appreciated.“In a proceeding under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, the accused cannot rely upon other bank accounts for. Recently, the Supreme Court categorically held that in proceedings initiated for bounced cheques, …

S.138 NI Act | Offence Can Be Compounded At Initial Stage Without Complainant's Consent, Provided They Are Duly Compensated
1 year, 3 months ago

S.138 NI Act | Offence Can Be Compounded At Initial Stage Without Complainant's Consent, Provided They Are Duly Compensated

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The Bombay High Court recently held that a court can compound the offence in check bounce cases without the complainant's consent provided that the accused applied for compounding in the initial stages of the case and the complainant was adequately compensated. “when the application for compounding offences u/s 138 of the NI Act is made at the initial stage of …

S.142 NI Act | Third Party Cannot Prosecute Drawer For Dishonour Of Cheque: Kerala High Court
1 year, 6 months ago

S.142 NI Act | Third Party Cannot Prosecute Drawer For Dishonour Of Cheque: Kerala High Court

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The Kerala High Court recently laid down that a third party cannot prosecute the drawer of cheque for the offence punishable under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. Perusing Section 142 of the Act which provides that no court shall take cognizance of. Perusing Section 142 of the Act which provides that no court shall take cognizance of …

Supreme Court Annual Digest 2022- Negotiable Instruments Act
2 years, 2 months ago

Supreme Court Annual Digest 2022- Negotiable Instruments Act

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Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 Section 3 - Banker Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 - Section 3 - ‘Banker’ includes any person acting as a banker and any post office savings bank. Pradeep Kumar v. Post Master General, 2022 LiveLaw 139 : 6 SCC 351 Section 13 - “Negotiable instrument” Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 - Section 13 - Different principles apply for …

Merely Being Signatory To A Cheque Does Not Make A Person Guilty Of Offence Under Section 138 NI Act: Delhi High Court
2 years, 3 months ago

Merely Being Signatory To A Cheque Does Not Make A Person Guilty Of Offence Under Section 138 NI Act: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court has said that prima facie, merely being a signatory to a cheque does not, in itself, make a person guilty of the offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.Observing that the offence is triggered at the stage when a cheque is returned unpaid by the bank for insufficiency of funds, Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani …

NI Act | Complainant Can't Seek To Prosecute Company's Former Directors For Cheque Issued To Repay Amount Invested When They Held Office: Karnataka HC
2 years, 4 months ago

NI Act | Complainant Can't Seek To Prosecute Company's Former Directors For Cheque Issued To Repay Amount Invested When They Held Office: Karnataka HC

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The Karnataka High Court has quashed the proceedings initiated against two former directors of a company under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act by the complainant claiming that when he invested the money in the company they were directors. A private complaint was filed under Section 200 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 for the offence punishable under …

Wife Cannot Be Made Accused in NI Act Case For Cheque Issued By Her Husband: Karnataka High Court
2 years, 4 months ago

Wife Cannot Be Made Accused in NI Act Case For Cheque Issued By Her Husband: Karnataka High Court

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The Karnataka High Court has said proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act cannot be initiated against the wife for "dishonor of the cheque issued by her husband". A single judge bench of Justice M I Arun while allowing the petition filed by petitioner Veenashri and quashing the proceedings against her, said, "Petitioner cannot be made accused for …

S.138 NI Act | Director Cannot Be Prosecuted For Cheque Dishonour Without Arraying Company As Accused: Kerala High Court Reiterates
2 years, 4 months ago

S.138 NI Act | Director Cannot Be Prosecuted For Cheque Dishonour Without Arraying Company As Accused: Kerala High Court Reiterates

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The Kerala High Court has reiterated that when a cheque issued by a company is dishonored, prosecution under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act against its Director shall not sustain if the company is not arrayed as an accused. Justice A. Badharudeen relying on the law laid down by the Apex Court, observed that prosecution against the director of …

No Offence Under Section 138 NI Act If Cheque Is Presented For Full Amount Without Endorsing Part Payment Made By Borrower : Supreme Court
2 years, 5 months ago

No Offence Under Section 138 NI Act If Cheque Is Presented For Full Amount Without Endorsing Part Payment Made By Borrower : Supreme Court

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In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court on Tuesday held that no offence for dishonour of cheque under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act is made out if the cheque is presented for the full amount without endorsing the part-payment made by the borrower after the issuance of the cheque.The Court held that the sum reflected on the cheque …

S.141 NI Act | Sole Proprietor Alone Can't Be Sued For Offence U/S 138, Sole Proprietary Concern Must Also Be Arrayed As Accused: P&H High Court
2 years, 6 months ago

S.141 NI Act | Sole Proprietor Alone Can't Be Sued For Offence U/S 138, Sole Proprietary Concern Must Also Be Arrayed As Accused: P&H High Court

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The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently held that when a cheque issued by a sole proprietary entity is dishonoured, it is necessary to array the proprietary concern as an accused, along with the sole proprietor. It observed, When the statutory signification assigned to a 'Company', does visibly cover not only any corporate body, but also covers a firm, or …

Supreme Court Half Yearly Digest 2022 (Jan - Jun) Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
2 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court Half Yearly Digest 2022 (Jan - Jun) Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

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Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973; Section 482 - Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881; Section 138,139 - The Court should be slow to grant the relief of quashing a complaint at a pre-trial stage, when the factual controversy is in the realm of possibility particularly because of the legal presumption - In a situation where the accused moves Court for quashing even …

Cheques Dishonored Due To Stop Payment, Account Closed & Signature Mismatch, All Fall Within Ambit Of S.138 NI Act: J&K&L High Court
2 years, 7 months ago

Cheques Dishonored Due To Stop Payment, Account Closed & Signature Mismatch, All Fall Within Ambit Of S.138 NI Act: J&K&L High Court

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The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court recently reiterated that the provisions contained in Section 138 of the NI Act must be interpreted in a liberal manner so as to achieve the object for which the said provision has been enacted. Not only the cases of dishonour of cheques on account of insufficiency of funds or on account of …

Negotiable Instruments Act Does Not Classify Cheques As Bearer Or Account Payee; Jurisdiction Lies Where Cheque Is Delivered For Collection: Gauhati HC
2 years, 7 months ago

Negotiable Instruments Act Does Not Classify Cheques As Bearer Or Account Payee; Jurisdiction Lies Where Cheque Is Delivered For Collection: Gauhati HC

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The Gauhati High Court has made it clear that in offences made out under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, the territorial jurisdiction of the Court will be where the cheque is delivered for collection. Justice Robin Phukan further added that no classification of cheque, as bearer or cross cheque/account payee cheque is made in the NI Act, for …

S.138 NI Act | Non-Executive Directors Not Liable For Company's Actions/ Omissions Unless Involved In Day-To-Day Affairs: Bombay High Court
2 years, 8 months ago

S.138 NI Act | Non-Executive Directors Not Liable For Company's Actions/ Omissions Unless Involved In Day-To-Day Affairs: Bombay High Court

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The Bombay High Court has quashed criminal proceedings against independent non-executive directors of Tecpro Systems Ltd while stating that they were not responsible for day-to-day functioning of the company. Elektromag Devices Private Ltd. Elektromag had filed a complaint under Section 138 of NI Act against Tecpro Systems, a material handling company, alleging that the cheque worth almost Rs. The court …

Undisputed Signatures On The Cheque In Itself Are Not Sufficient For Conviction Under Section 138 Of NI Act: Punjab And Haryana High Court
2 years, 9 months ago

Undisputed Signatures On The Cheque In Itself Are Not Sufficient For Conviction Under Section 138 Of NI Act: Punjab And Haryana High Court

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Punjab and Haryana High Court while dealing with an application under Section 378 Cr.P.C. for grant of leave to appeal against the judgment acquitting respondent in Complaint Case of 2012, held that undisputed signatures of the respondent on the cheque in itself are not sufficient for conviction under Section 138 of the Act. The trial court acquitted the respondent by …

Section 138 NI Act - Prima Facie Indication That Complaint Is Filed By Authorized Person Of Company Sufficient For Magistrate To Take Cognisance : Supreme Court
3 years, 1 month ago

Section 138 NI Act - Prima Facie Indication That Complaint Is Filed By Authorized Person Of Company Sufficient For Magistrate To Take Cognisance : Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court observed that, in a cheque bounce case, when the complainant/payee is a company, an authorized employee can represent the company. "Indication in the complaint and the sworn statement to the effect that the complainant is represented by an authorized person who has knowledge, would be sufficient. In addition, the supporting documents which were available on the record …

2021 Supreme Court Digest On Negotiable Instruments Act
3 years, 2 months ago

2021 Supreme Court Digest On Negotiable Instruments Act

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Moratorium Under Section 14 IBC Covers Section 138 NI Act Proceedings Against Corporate Debtor For Cheque DishonourIn P Mohanraj and others v M/s Shah Brothers Ispat Ltd, the Supreme Court held that the declaration of moratorium under Section 14 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code covers criminal proceedings for dishonour of cheque under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments. Moratorium …

Sec 138 NI Act- Absence Of Salutation In Cheque Irrelevant; Not Ground For Acquittal: Kerala High Court
3 years, 5 months ago

Sec 138 NI Act- Absence Of Salutation In Cheque Irrelevant; Not Ground For Acquittal: Kerala High Court

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The Kerala High Court recently ruled that the absence of salutation while drawing the cheque by the accused cannot be a ground for the accused to be acquitted in proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.Justice Gopinath P while allowing an appeal, observed: "The alphabets 'M/s' which is short form for 'Messrs' is normally a salutation intended to …

Sec 138 NI Act : Non-Executive Directors Of Company Not Liable Without Specific Allegations: Delhi HC [Read Judgment]
5 years ago

Sec 138 NI Act : Non-Executive Directors Of Company Not Liable Without Specific Allegations: Delhi HC [Read Judgment]

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In a case regarding the Dishonor of Cheque against a private limited company, the Delhi High Court held that the Non-executive Directors of the company cannot be held liable for the dishonour of cheque without specific allegations against them. The single bench of Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri said, "To fasten the criminal liability under The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, the …

S.138 NI Act: SC Directs RBI To Consider Developing A New Proforma Cheque To Include Purpose Of Payments [Read Order]
5 years ago

S.138 NI Act: SC Directs RBI To Consider Developing A New Proforma Cheque To Include Purpose Of Payments [Read Order]

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The Supreme Court has recently asked The Reserve Bank of India to consider developing a new proforma of cheques so as to include the purpose of payment, along with other informations to facilitate adjudication of real issues in cheque bounce cases. The Reserve Bank of India may consider developing a new proforma of cheques so as to include the purpose …

Proceedings U/S 138 Of NI Act Not Maintainable Against Independent Non-Executive Directors Of A Company, Reiterates Delhi HC [Read Judgment]
5 years ago

Proceedings U/S 138 Of NI Act Not Maintainable Against Independent Non-Executive Directors Of A Company, Reiterates Delhi HC [Read Judgment]

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The Delhi High Court on Tuesday reiterated that criminal proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, for dishonor of cheque are not maintainable against non-executive independent directors of a company. The order passed by Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri relies on a Supreme Court judgment in Pooja Ravinder Devidasani v. State of Maharashtra & Anr., 2014 SCALE to …

Can Independent, Non-Executive Directors Of A Company Be Arrayed As Accused In Proceedings Against Dishonor Of Cheque: Delhi HC Answers [Read Judgment]
5 years, 2 months ago

Can Independent, Non-Executive Directors Of A Company Be Arrayed As Accused In Proceedings Against Dishonor Of Cheque: Delhi HC Answers [Read Judgment]

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In a recent judgment, the Delhi High Court has recapitulated the law with respect to liability of Independent, Non-executive directors of company in complaints filed under Section 138 of NI Act 1881, for dishonor of cheque. The order passed by Justice Anu Malhotra has reiterated as under: That Independent Non-Executive Directors are not involved in day-to-day affairs of the company …

NI Act - Presumption Under Section 139 Applies To Guarantor Cheques Also : Kerala HC [Read Judgment]
5 years, 2 months ago

NI Act - Presumption Under Section 139 Applies To Guarantor Cheques Also : Kerala HC [Read Judgment]

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The High Court of Kerala has held that the presumption under Section 139 of Negotiable Instruments Act applies even to a cheque issued by a guarantor. The Court held that a guarantor's cheque is also a cheque regarded under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, as it is being issued in discharge of legally enforceable debt. The court …

Sec.138 NI Act - Complaint Not Maintainable Against Trustees For Dishonour Of Cheque : Kerala HC [Read Judgment]
5 years, 9 months ago

Sec.138 NI Act - Complaint Not Maintainable Against Trustees For Dishonour Of Cheque : Kerala HC [Read Judgment]

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The High Court of Kerala has held that no prosecution is possible against a trust and its trustees for dishonour of cheque invoking section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. Since the common purpose of the "Trust" is not to achieve benefit to the trustees, the "Trust" cannot be said to be an "association of persons / body of …

Dishonour Of Cheque: Presence Of Complainant Not Required To Take Cognizance Of Offence, Holds Kerala HC
6 years ago

Dishonour Of Cheque: Presence Of Complainant Not Required To Take Cognizance Of Offence, Holds Kerala HC

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The Kerala High Court has held that the presence of the complainant is not necessary to take cognizance of a cheque bouncing case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881,if the complaint is accompanied by an affidavit and all necessary documents are in order. The court first examined Section 145 of the NI Act, which was introduced via …

138 NI Act- Subsequent Filling Of An Unfilled Signed Cheque Is Not An Alteration: SC [Read Judgment]
6 years, 1 month ago

138 NI Act- Subsequent Filling Of An Unfilled Signed Cheque Is Not An Alteration: SC [Read Judgment]

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The Supreme Court has held that subsequent filling in of an unfilled signed cheque is not an alteration and even a blank cheque leaf, voluntarily signed and handed over by the accused, which is towards some payment, would attract presumption under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, in the absence of any cogent evidence to show that the cheque …

S.138 NI Act Offence Attracted Even If Cheque Issued For Sale Consideration Not Disclosed in Sale Deed:Delhi HC [Read Judgment]
6 years, 8 months ago

S.138 NI Act Offence Attracted Even If Cheque Issued For Sale Consideration Not Disclosed in Sale Deed:Delhi HC [Read Judgment]

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The Delhi High Court has held that offence of dishonour of cheque under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act is attracted even if the cheque was issued in respect of sale consideration which was not disclosed in the sale deed. The trial court noted that even though the complainant stated the sale consideration to be Rs.20 lakhs, the value …

Offence Under SEC.138 NI Act Is Person Specific. Concept Of ‘Taking Cognizance Of The Offence And Not The Offender’ Not Appropriate In Cheque Cases: SC [Read Judgment]
7 years, 6 months ago

Offence Under SEC.138 NI Act Is Person Specific. Concept Of ‘Taking Cognizance Of The Offence And Not The Offender’ Not Appropriate In Cheque Cases: SC [Read Judgment]

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The Supreme Court has pronounced a point of law that the offence under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act is person specific. It was held as follows : "By the nature of the offence under Section 138 of THE ACT, the first ingredient constituting the offence is the fact that a person drew a cheque. Therefore, in the context of …

Security Cheques per se would not get out of the ambit of Section 138 of the NI Act; Delhi HC
9 years, 6 months ago

Security Cheques per se would not get out of the ambit of Section 138 of the NI Act; Delhi HC

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The Delhi High Court in Wilson Mathew v. State dated 15.9.2015 has held that Security cheques per se would not get out of the ambit of Section 138 of the NI Act.Justice Ashutosh Kumar who wrote the Judgment relied on Suresh Chand Goyal vs. Amit Singhal in which it is held as follows;There is no magic in the word "security …

“Cheque reported lost”: Offence under Section 138 NI Act not attracted, holds the Kerala High Court
9 years, 7 months ago

“Cheque reported lost”: Offence under Section 138 NI Act not attracted, holds the Kerala High Court

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Resolving the legal nodus, whether a cheque returned by the bank on the ground “cheque reported lost” will come within the purview of Section 138 of the N.I.Act, the High Court of Kerala speaking through Justice P.D. Rajan has held in a recent judgment that refusal on the part of the bank to honour the cheque on the ground of …

“Cheque reported lost”: Offence under Section 138 NI Act not attracted, holds the Kerala High Court
9 years, 7 months ago

“Cheque reported lost”: Offence under Section 138 NI Act not attracted, holds the Kerala High Court

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Resolving the legal nodus, whether a cheque returned by the bank on the ground “cheque reported lost” will come within the purview of Section 138 of the N.I.Act, the High Court of Kerala speaking through Justice P.D. Rajan has held in a recent judgment that refusal on the part of the bank to honour the cheque on the ground of …

A Complaint for Dishonour of Cheque [S.138 NI Act] cannot be quashed on the ground that 'Cheque was issued as Security'; SC [Read the Judgment]
10 years ago

A Complaint for Dishonour of Cheque [S.138 NI Act] cannot be quashed on the ground that 'Cheque was issued as Security'; SC [Read the Judgment]

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A two Judge Bench of the Supreme Court in HMT Watches Ltd. Vs. Abida it is held that a complaint filed U/S 138 of Negotiable Instrument Act for 'dis-honour of Cheque' cannot be quashed by High Court on the ground that 'Cheque was issued as Security', invoking the power U/S 482 of Criminal Procedure Code.While reversing a Judgment from High …

A Complaint for Dishonour of Cheque [S.138 NI Act] cannot be quashed on the ground that 'Cheque was issued as Security'; SC [Read the Judgment]
10 years ago

A Complaint for Dishonour of Cheque [S.138 NI Act] cannot be quashed on the ground that 'Cheque was issued as Security'; SC [Read the Judgment]

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A two Judge Bench of the Supreme Court in HMT Watches Ltd. Vs. Abida it is held that a complaint filed U/S 138 of Negotiable Instrument Act for 'dis-honour of Cheque' cannot be quashed by High Court on the ground that 'Cheque was issued as Security', invoking the power U/S 482 of Criminal Procedure Code.While reversing a Judgment from High …

Breaking; Complaint for Dis-honour of Cheque [S.138 NI ACT] is not maintainable before the expiry of 15 Days Notice Period. Remedy is not to re-present but to file fresh Complaint. Jt in Narsingh Das.
10 years, 6 months ago

Breaking; Complaint for Dis-honour of Cheque [S.138 NI ACT] is not maintainable before the expiry of 15 Days Notice Period. Remedy is not to re-present but to file fresh Complaint. Jt in Narsingh Das.

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Resolving the conflict between two-Judge Bench Judgments in Narsingh Das Tapadia v. Goverdhan Das Partani and Sarav Investment & Financial Consultancy Private Limited and Anr. v. Llyods Register of Shipping Indian Office Staff Provident Fund, a three Judge Bench of Supreme Court held that cognizance of an offence punishable under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act 1881 cannot be …

Breaking; Dis-honour of Cheque cases can be filed only to the Court within whose local jurisdiction, the offence was Committed; ie, where the cheque is dishonoured by the bank on which it is drawn....
10 years, 7 months ago

Breaking; Dis-honour of Cheque cases can be filed only to the Court within whose local jurisdiction, the offence was Committed; ie, where the cheque is dishonoured by the bank on which it is drawn....

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A three Judge Bench of the Supreme Court finally held that a Complaint of Dis-honour of Cheque can be filed only to the Court within whose local jurisdiction the offence was committed, which in the present context is where the cheque is dishonoured by the bank on which it is drawn. That exercise was repeated by this Court in FIL …

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