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Explore recent & landmark cheque bounce judgments from the Supreme Court & High Courts. Stay updated on Section 138 NI Act case law with expert insights by Advocate Tarun Lal, leading cheque bounce lawyer in Delhi.
Explore a curated selection of landmark cheque bounce judgments delivered by the Supreme Court of India and various High Courts, including the Delhi High Court, Bombay High Court, Allahabad High Court, Punjab & Haryana High Court, and more. These rulings address crucial legal questions related to Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, including:
Presumption under Sections 138 & 139
Jurisdiction to file cheque bounce cases
Criminal liability of directors & partners (Section 141)
Post-dated cheques and security cheques
Compounding of cheque bounce offences
Dishonor of cheques issued as loan repayments
Interim compensation under Section 143A
Maintainability of proceedings after compromise
Recalling summoning order
Criminal appeals and revisions in cheque bounce cases
At BLJ Legal, we break down complex judicial interpretations into clear, actionable summaries—helping litigants, legal professionals, and law students navigate the evolving jurisprudence on cheque dishonor law. Whether you're in Delhi NCR, Ghaziabad, or anywhere in India, stay updated on how courts interpret and apply the NI Act in real-world cases.
Click on each case below to read full blog posts, including the facts, legal issues, court’s reasoning, and practical implications.
Prakash Chimanlal Sheth vs. Jagruti Keyur Rajpopat (2025 INSC 897)
Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 – Section 138 r/w Section 142(2)(a) – Territorial Jurisdiction
The Supreme Court held that in cheque dishonor cases, territorial jurisdiction lies with the court where the payee maintains their bank account, not where the cheque is physically deposited. The decision clarifies that the place of collection or drawee bank is irrelevant if the cheque is presented through an account. This ruling ensures consistency in Section 138 proceedings and allows complainants to initiate legal action from their home jurisdiction.
The Supreme Court of India has laid down an important principle regarding limitation in cheque bounce cases under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NI Act). The Court held that a complaint filed beyond the statutory limitation period of 30 days cannot be entertained unless a written application for condonation of delay under Section 142(b) NI Act is filed. Without such an application, summons cannot be issued, and the complaint is liable to be quashed.
Kaveri Plastics vs Mahdoom Bawa 2025, SC
In a landmark judgment delivered on 19 September 2025, the Supreme Court of India in Kaveri Plastics vs. Mahdoom Bawa Bahrudeen Noorul (Criminal Appeal arising out of SLP (Crl.) Nos. 11184-11185/2024, 2025 INSC 1133) addressed an important issue under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The Court clarified the strict legal requirement that a legal notice under Section 138 NI Act must demand the exact cheque amount. This judgment is particularly significant for businesses, banks, and legal practitioners dealing with cheque dishonour and bounce cases.
What are the legal remedies if a cheque is dishonored for insufficient funds?
Can cheque bounce proceedings be quashed after settlement?
What documents are needed to file a 138 NI Act complaint?
Can directors or partners be prosecuted in cheque bounce cases?
How to defend a false cheque bounce complaint?
If you’re dealing with a cheque bounce case—whether as a complainant or an accused—the legal process can be complex and time-sensitive. At BLJ Legal, such matters are personally handled by Advocate Shasha Jain, a seasoned trial and appellate lawyer with expertise in 138 NI Act litigation.
Whether you need:
Legal notice drafting
Complaint filing under Section 138
Defense strategy against false accusations
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Representation before Magistrate Courts, High Courts, or Supreme Court
—we’re here to assist you with strategic and effective legal support.
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