Is Absence of a Board Resolution a Fatal Blow to Section 138 Proceedings?
Introduction Can a criminal complaint for the dishonor of a cheque be sustained if the
Frozen Bank Account and Section 138 NI Act: Karnataka High Court in ND Developers v. Ritesh Raushan Clarifies “Control” Requirement
Introduction Can a drawer be held criminally liable under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments
When Can Courts Waive Mandatory 20% Deposit under Section 148 NI Act?
Can the waiver of 20% deposit under Section 148 NI Act be granted when rigid
Moratorium’s Edge: Decoding Where the IBC Shield Ends and Section 138 Accountability Begins
Introduction When a company faces the grim reality of insolvency, entering the protective embrace of
Judicial Discretion and Mandatory Deposit under Section 148 of the NI Act: A Closer Look
Introduction The evolution of cheque dishonour laws under the NI Act1, has increasingly prioritized compensatory
From Backlog to Breakthrough: SC’s Comprehensive Mandate for Tech Integration in Cheque Dishonour Cases
Introduction The Supreme Court of India’s decision in Sanjabij Tari v. Kishore S. Borcar and
From Dashrath to Sheth: Evolution of Jurisdictional Rules Under Section 138 NI Act
Introduction An interesting legal question often arises in cases involving a dishonored cheque: where do
From Complainant to Champion: Supreme Court’s Game-Changing NI Act Verdict
Introduction The landscape of criminal justice in India is undergoing a significant transformation, with a
BNSS Vs. NI Act: Understanding Special Law’s Unyielding Stance in Cheque Bounce Cases
Introduction The intricate interplay between special statutes and the broader framework of criminal procedure has
Evidentiary Thresholds and the Role of Initial Defences in Cheque Dishonour Cases under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act
The simple act of signing a cheque, seemingly a routine occurrence in commercial transactions, carries