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Supreme Court: Prosecution u/s 141 of Negotiable Instruments Act requires company to be named as accused.

July 15, 2014

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Dishonour of cheques - prosecution of directors - complaint u/s 138 r.w.s 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 - for maintaining the prosecution u/s 141, arraigning of a company as an accused is imperative. - SC

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