Supreme Court sets aside cost imposed in NI Act case, holding that Damodar S. Prabhu is not a binding precedent and cannot be applied mechanically to settlements.
Read Full ArticleKerala High Court rules that an accused can rebut the presumption under Section 139 NI Act by proving absence of debt through probable circumstances.
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Supreme Court allows compounding of offence in cheque dishonour case, emphasizing the priority of compensatory aspects over punitive in settlements.
Allahabad High Court rules that dishonoured cheques from merged banks presented after the validity period won't attract liability under Section 138 of the NI Act.
Allahabad HC rules demand notices via courier valid for cheque bounce cases under Section 138 NI Act, but service presumption needs registered post amendment.
The Supreme Court ruled that mandating interim compensation in cheque dishonour cases under Section 143A of the Negotiable Instruments Act is discretionary.
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17 November, 2025 10:20 AM
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