kunhi marakkar
(Querist) 23 March 2022
This query is : Resolved
One cheque bouncing case started in 2002. this case moved to LP because defendant went abroad.cheque written amount is 75000rupees.now defendant ready to face this case.if case go favour to plaintiff,then what will criteria on compensation?,how will maximum compensation usually?
Dr J C Vashista
(Expert) 24 March 2022
Which type of case has been instituted for "cheque bouncing", i.e., under the provisions of Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 or under Order XXXVII Rule 1 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 or simple suit for recovery of cheque amount ?
kunhi marakkar
(Querist) 24 March 2022
Section 138 of Nia 1881
As per the provision, if the offence is proved court may grant double the amount of cheque as compensation and also order the imprisonment of the accused.
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