Upgrad
LCI Learning

Share on Facebook

Share on Twitter

Share on LinkedIn

Share on Email

Share More

Gayatri Gayatri ( )     15 October 2023

Regarding cheque bounce case

Hi,

 

if at all cheque bounce case gets proved

 

1) Accused will sure shot get 6 months conviction or atleast conviction ?

2) can complainant expect double the cheque amount ?

can some one throw light on the above 2 points. 



Learning

 2 Replies

Dr. J C Vashista (Advocate )     16 October 2023

Section 138 of NI Act, 1881 provides for fine upto double the cheque amount and imprisionment of 2 years or both.

It is discretionary power of the Trial Court for award of punishment, which will depend upon various factors such as previous history, dependency of convict etc.

Sudhir Kumar, Advocate (Advocate)     16 October 2023

what is the case?          


Leave a reply

Your are not logged in . Please login to post replies

Click here to Login / Register