Offence punishable under section 138 and 142 of the Negotiable ...

Supreme Court Rules Defenses u/ss 138 & 142 of Negotiable Instruments Act Insufficient to Quash Prosecution.

March 23, 2016

Case Laws Indian Laws SC

Offence punishable under section 138 and 142 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 - Whatever defence has been taken by the accused respondents as pointed out by the learned counsel appearing for the respondents before us, cannot be a ground for quashing a criminal prosecution. - SC

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Offence punishable under section 138 and 142 of the Negotiable ...

Supreme Court Rules Defenses u/ss 138 & 142 of Negotiable Instruments Act Insufficient to Quash Prosecution.

March 23, 2016

Case Laws Indian Laws SC

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