Prem
(Querist) 27 June 2013
This query is : Resolved
Whether cheque returned with a reason of difference in signature attract offence under Negotiable Instrument Act?
Advocate Bhartesh goyal
(Expert) 27 June 2013
Yes,Recently Supreme Court held in criminal Appeal nos 1870-1909/2012 decided on 27-11-2012 in M/s Laxmi Dyechem vs State of Gujrat that specimen signatures do not match the signatures of the cheque would constitute a dishonour within the meaning of sec 138 of the Act.
prabhakar singh
(Expert) 27 June 2013
Agree with Mr.Bhartesh goyal Advocate with correct posting.
Raj Kumar Makkad
(Expert) 29 June 2013
Yes is the only answer to your query.
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