Dishonour of Cheque - vicarious liability - If the petitioner ...

Director's Liability for Dishonored Cheque to Be Determined at Trial; No Proof of Non-Involvement Provided.

December 22, 2023

Case Laws Indian Laws HC

Dishonour of Cheque - vicarious liability - If the petitioner was not responsible for affairs of the accused no. 1 despite being promoted as Additional Director of the accused no. 1, it can only be established and proved in accordance with law during the trial of the complaint under section 138 of NI Act. The petitioner has not placed or submitted any document which can reflect that the petitioner has never participated in conduct of business of the accused no. 1. - HC

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Dishonour of Cheque - vicarious liability - If the petitioner ...

Director's Liability for Dishonored Cheque to Be Determined at Trial; No Proof of Non-Involvement Provided.

December 22, 2023

Case Laws Indian Laws HC

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