Cheque Bounce cases - NI Act

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The Dishonour of cheque is an offence U/s. 138 of Negotiable Instrument Act and punishable with fine upto double the amount of cheque amount or with sentance upto 2 years or with both. According to law the complainant has to follow the statutory procedure by issuing Legal notice within 1 month from the date of dishonour of cheque with a demand to pay the dishonour cheque amount within 15 days. In case of failure of to pay the dishonoured cheque amount within 15 days from the date of receipt of legal notice, the complainant has to file case within 30 days thereafter. To take legal action against the person who dishonoured the cheque. The complainant can file this case either in the jurisdiction of where the cheque issued branch located or where the cheque was deposited in the complainants bank area. After filing the case the court will record the sworn statement of complainant, number the case, issue the summons to the accused through R.P.A.D and police and thereafter made enquiry before to pass orders. In this dishonoured cheque cases the both side parties particularly accused must present on each and every date of hearing.In exceptional cases the court can consider attendance exemption petition on particular hearings.