Dishonour of Cheque - vicarious liability of director - The ...
Indian Laws
March 22, 2024
Dishonour of Cheque - vicarious liability of director - The petitioners argued that they had resigned from their directorship well before the cheque was issued and could not be held liable. The court examined the evidence, including resignation letters and company records, and found that the petitioners had indeed resigned before the cheque was issued. Relying on legal precedents, the court ruled that the petitioners could not be held liable for the dishonour of the cheque under the provisions of the Negotiable Instruments Act.
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