Negotiable Instruments Act Dishonour Of Cheque

Negotiable Instruments Act – Dishonour of Cheque is a comprehensive and practice-oriented guide focusing on legal consequences arising from cheque dishonour under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The book systematically examines statutory provisions, amendments, and judicial interpretations governing criminal liability in cheque bounce cases.

It explains essential ingredients of the offence, issuance of statutory notice, limitation periods, jurisdictional aspects, and evidentiary presumptions under Sections 118 and 139. Detailed discussion is provided on interim compensation and deposit provisions introduced by recent amendments, along with compounding of offences and sentencing principles. The procedural framework for filing complaints, conducting summary trials, and pursuing appeals is also thoroughly covered.

Incorporating important Supreme Court and High Court judgments, the text offers clarity on evolving legal principles and practical courtroom strategies. The analytical yet accessible approach makes complex provisions easier to understand for both practitioners and students.

Ideal for trial advocates, corporate legal advisors, banking professionals, judicial service aspirants, and law students, this book serves as both a litigation guide and academic reference. It provides a complete understanding of cheque dishonour law and its practical application in India’s commercial and banking environment.