The 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.
Read Full ArticleSC 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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