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
The Absolute Right of Appeal: Why Revision is Not a Remedy Against Acquittals in NI Act Complaints
The legal landscape surrounding the Negotiable Instruments Act (NI Act) is often a complex intersection
The Case of the Contradictory Cheque: How the Defence Rebutted Statutory Presumption
Introduction In the intricate tapestry of commercial transactions, a cheque is often seen as the
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
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 Inadvertence to Invalidity: The Supreme Court’s Stern Warning on Demand Notices
Introduction The Supreme Court’s recent and impactful judgment in Kaveri Plastics v. Mahdoom Bawa Bahrudeen
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