The Punjab and Haryana High Court held that a cheque bounce complaint under Section 138 of the NI Act cannot be quashed merely because the accused's husband's company undertook to discharge the liability under a settlement agreement. The Court ruled that disputed questions regarding legally enforceable debt must be decided at trial.
Read Full ArticleThe Gauhati High Court held that a cheque bounce notice 'advising' payment can constitute a valid demand under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act if it clearly requires the drawer to pay.
SC sets aside P&H HC order; rules 20% deposit mandatory for suspension of sentence in ₹8.65 crore cheque bounce case under NI Act.
SC: Litigants who suppress material facts must be thrown out; quashes cheque dishonour case, calls misuse of criminal law an abuse of legal process.
The Supreme Court intervenes against money lenders with Shylockian attitudes, addressing the issue of usurious lending practices leading to financial ruin.
The Delhi High Court quashes cheque bounce complaints, emphasizing the importance of honoring mediation settlements to prevent judicial process abuse.
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