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Section 138 Dishonour of cheque for insufficiency of funds in the account

Where any cheque drawn by a person on an account maintained by him with a banker for payment of any amount of money to another person from out of that account for the discharge, in whole or in part, of any debt or other liability, is returned by the bank unpaid, either because of the amount of money standing to the credit of that account is insufficient to honour the cheque or that it exceeds the amount arranged to be paid from that account by an agreement made with that bank, such person shall be deemed to have committed an offence and shall, without prejudice to any other provisions of this Act, be punished with imprisonment for 19 [a term which may be extended to two years], or with fine which may extend to twice the amount of the cheque, or with both: Provided that nothing contained in this section shall apply unless—

(a) the cheque has been presented to the bank within a period of six months from the date on which it is drawn or within the period of its validity, whichever is earlier;
(b) the payee or the holder in due course of the cheque, as the case may be, makes a demand for the payment of the said amount of money by giving a notice in writing, to the drawer of the cheque, 20 [within thirty days] of the receipt of information by him from the bank regarding the return of the cheque as unpaid; and
(c) the drawer of such cheque fails to make the payment of the said amount of money to the payee or, as the case may be, to the holder in due course of the cheque, within fifteen days of the receipt of the said notice.

Explanation.— For the purposes of this section, “debt or other liability” means a legally enforceable debt or other liability.]

138. खाते में धनराशि की अपर्याप्तता, आदि के लिए चेक का अनादर -जहां किसी व्यक्ति द्वारा किसी बैंकर के पास रखे गए खाते पर किसी अन्य व्यक्ति को किसी अन्य व्यक्ति को किसी भी ऋण या अन्य दायित्व के पूर्ण या आंशिक रूप से निर्वहन के लिए भुगतान करने के लिए चेक किया गया चेक है, बैंक द्वारा अवैतनिक लौटाया गया, या तो उस खाते में जमा राशि के कारण चेक का सम्मान करने के लिए अपर्याप्त है या यह उस बैंक के साथ किए गए समझौते द्वारा उस खाते से भुगतान की जाने वाली राशि से अधिक है, ऐसा व्यक्ति करेगा अपराध किया हुआ माना जाएगा और इस अधिनियम के किन्हीं अन्य प्रावधानों पर प्रतिकूल प्रभाव डाले बिना, के कारावास से दंडित किया जाएगा [एक अवधि जिसे दो वर्ष तक बढ़ाया जा सकता है, या जुर्माने के साथ जो चेक की राशि से दोगुना हो सकता है, या दोनों के साथ) बशर्ते कि इस धारा में निहित कुछ भी तब तक लागू नहीं होगा जब तक कि-

(ए) चेक बैंक को उस तारीख से छह महीने(अब तीन महीने)की अवधि के भीतर प्रस्तुत किया गया है जिस पर इसे जारी गया है या इसकी वैधता की अवधि के भीतर, जो भी पहले हो;
(बी) भुगतानकर्ता या धारक चेक के उचित समय में जैसा भी मामला हो, चेक के आहर्ता को लिखित रूप में नोटिस देकर उक्त राशि के भुगतान की मांग करता है, उसके भीतर बैंक से उसके द्वारा भुगतान न किए गए चेक की वापसी के संबंध में सूचना की प्राप्ति के तीस दिन; तथा
सी) ऐसे चेक का आहर्ता उक्त नोटिस की प्राप्ति के पन्द्रह दिनों के भीतर, भुगतानकर्ता या धारक को, जैसा भी मामला हो, चेक के नियत समय में उक्त राशि का भुगतान करने में विफल रहता है।
स्पष्टीकरण.- इस धारा के प्रयोजनों के लिए, “ऋण या अन्य दायित्व” का अर्थ कानूनी रूप से प्रवर्तनीय ऋण या अन्य दायित्व है।

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Understanding Cheque Bounce Cases and the Role of a Cheque Bounce Lawyer | 9925002031 | Cheque Return Advocate in Ahmedabad | Advocate Paresh M Modi

Cheque Bounce Lawyer:

A Cheque Bounce Lawyer is a legal professional who specializes in Cheque Bounce cases. Cheque Bounce is a criminal offense in India, and the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, governs the legal aspects of Cheque Bounce cases. A Cheque Bounce Lawyer can assist you in understanding the legal implications of Cheque Bounce, and the options available to you.

If you are a victim of Cheque Bounce, a Cheque Bounce Lawyer can help you file a Cheque Bounce case against the issuer of the cheque. They can represent you in court proceedings and help you recover the amount due along with any penalty and interest.

If you have been accused of issuing a bounced cheque, a Cheque Bounce Lawyer can help you defend yourself in court. They can advise you on the legal options available to you and represent you in court proceedings. They can also help you negotiate a settlement with the payee if possible.

Cheque Bounce cases:

Cheque Bounce cases are initiated by the payee against the issuer of a bounced cheque. The payee must prove that they had a legally enforceable debt or liability against the issuer of the cheque, and that the cheque was dishonored due to insufficient funds in the account or any other reason.

The payee can file a Cheque Bounce case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, which provides for criminal liability in case of Cheque Bounce. The case can be filed in the court where the cheque was dishonored or where the payee has a registered office.

If the court finds the issuer guilty of issuing a bounced cheque, they may order them to pay the amount due along with any penalty and interest. The court may also impose imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with a fine which may extend to twice the amount of the cheque, or with both.

It’s important to note that Cheque Bounce cases can be time-consuming and expensive, and may require the assistance of a Cheque Bounce Lawyer. Therefore, it’s advisable to take appropriate measures to ensure that cheques issued or received by you are honored by the bank.

Advocate Paresh M Modi is a well-known Cheque Bounce Lawyer in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. He has extensive experience in handling Cheque Bounce cases and has represented clients in various courts across Gujarat.

Advocate Modi provides legal services related to all aspects of Cheque Bounce cases, including legal consultation, drafting of legal notices, filing of Cheque Bounce cases, and representation in court proceedings. He has a track record of successfully handling Cheque Bounce cases and helping clients recover the amount due along with any penalty and interest.

Advocate Modi also assists clients who have been accused of issuing a bounced cheque. He provides legal advice and representation in court proceedings, and helps clients negotiate a settlement with the payee if possible.

If you are facing a Cheque Bounce issue in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, and are in need of legal assistance, you can reach out to Advocate Paresh M Modi for expert guidance and representation.