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Madras High Court Quashes Cheque Dishonour Proceedings for Defective Statutory Notice: “Mere issuance of notice is not enough, it must fulfill the mandate of Section 138”

Court’s Decision The Madras High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 on the ground that the statutory notice issued to the accused was…

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Rawlaw July 25, 2025

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Kerala High Court Upholds Conviction under Section 138 NI Act: “Accused Failed to Rebut Presumption of Legally Enforceable Debt”

Court’s Decision In Criminal Appeal No. 774 of 2007, the Kerala High Court upheld the conviction and sentence imposed by the trial court on the appellant under Section 138 of…

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Rawlaw June 18, 2025

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