Dishonor of Cheque - When a cheque is issued even though as ...

Cheque Issued as Security Can Lead to Criminal Proceedings u/s 138 for Dishonor.

November 2, 2021

Case Laws Indian Laws SC

Dishonor of Cheque - When a cheque is issued even though as ‘security’ the consequence flowing therefrom is also known to the drawer of the cheque and in the circumstance stated above if the cheque is presented and dishonoured, the holder of the cheque/drawee would have the option of initiating the civil proceedings for recovery or the criminal proceedings for punishment in the fact situation, but in any event, it is not for the drawer of the cheque to dictate terms with regard to the nature of litigation. - In the instant facts, the appellant cannot be nonsuited for proceeding with the complaint filed under Section 138 of N.I. Act merely due to the fact that the cheques presented and dishonoured are shown to have been issued as security, as indicated in the loan agreement - SC

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Dishonor of Cheque - When a cheque is issued even though as ...

Cheque Issued as Security Can Lead to Criminal Proceedings u/s 138 for Dishonor.

November 2, 2021

Case Laws Indian Laws SC

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