Madras High Court declares that “the Court will not assist parties who voluntarily flout the law” — Appeal dismissed as cheque issued for unlawful job-purchase agreement is not a legally enforceable debt under Section 138 NI Act
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Madras High Court declares that “the Court will not assist parties who voluntarily flout the law” — Appeal dismissed as cheque issued for unlawful job-purchase agreement is not a legally enforceable debt under Section 138 NI Act

Court’s decision The Madras High Court dismissed the appeal filed by the Petitioner challenging the acquittal of the Respondent in proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. After…
November 10, 2025
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Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Cheque Bounce Conviction Under Negotiable Instruments Act, Holding That Security Cheques Trigger Presumption of Liability and Denial Without Evidence Cannot Rebut Statutory Presumption of Debt

Court’s Decision The Himachal Pradesh High Court dismissed the criminal revision petition, upholding the conviction and five-month simple imprisonment with compensation of ₹13,00,000 under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments…
July 6, 2025