Supreme Court on Dishonour of Cheques And Negotiable Instruments (1950-2016) (in 2 Volumes) Reprint 2020

Supreme Court on Dishonour of Cheques and Negotiable Instruments (1950–2016) is a comprehensive two-volume compilation of landmark judgments delivered by the Supreme Court of India interpreting the Negotiable Instruments Act. The work provides in-depth judicial guidance on cheque dishonour offences, primarily under Section 138, along with allied provisions concerning presumption of liability, burden of proof, limitation, jurisdiction, and sentencing. The book analyzes critical issues such as legally enforceable debt, presentation and return of cheques, statutory notice requirements, compounding of offences, vicarious liability of directors and partners, and overlap between civil recovery and criminal prosecution. It also addresses constitutional and procedural safeguards to ensure fair trial and proportional punishment. Spanning over six decades of jurisprudence and reprinted in 2020 due to sustained relevance, this authoritative reference enables practitioners and courts to apply settled Supreme Court principles confidently. Meticulously organized, it is indispensable for criminal courts, commercial litigators, banking professionals, and legal academics dealing with negotiable instruments law.