Section 138 NI Act

Section 138 NI Act


Actor Rajpal Yadav outside the Delhi High Court after the Court upheld his conviction in seven cheque bounce cases, modified his sentence, refused probation, and granted him two months protection to appeal.
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Delhi High Court Upholds Rajpal Yadav's Conviction In 7 Cheque Bounce Cases; Refuses Probation

- By Sukriti Mishra | | 10 July 2026 3:00 PM IST

Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta with the Supreme Court building in the background relating to a judgment dismissing a writ petition seeking to reopen a cheque dishonour conviction.
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Supreme Court Slams Article 32 Plea Seeking to Reopen Concluded NI Act Conviction, Imposes Rs. 1 Lakh Costs

- By Sakshi | | 8 May 2026 7:31 PM IST

Supreme Court refers issue of complainant appeal rights under Section 138 NI Act to larger bench
Supreme Court Judgments

Cheque Bounce Cases: Supreme Court Flags Conflict in Law on Appeal Rights of Complainants, Refers to Larger Bench

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 29 April 2026 2:49 PM IST

Delhi High Court ruling that a company may remain liable in a cheque dishonour case even if the cheque was issued from a director’s personal bank account
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Company Not Automatically Free From Cheque Bounce Liability If Director Issued Cheque From Personal Account, Rules Delhi High Court

- By Sheetal Joon | | 10 March 2026 11:12 AM IST

Mohali court clears woman of debt charges after finding the complainants claims under Section 138, Negotiable Instruments Act unreliable
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₹5.25 Lakh Cheque Bounce Case: Mohali Court Acquits Haryana Woman, Calls Complaint ‘Doubtful’

- By Salil Tiwari | | 10 Feb 2026 4:09 PM IST

MP High Court upholds acquittal in cheque bounce case because loan details remain unproven
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Failure to Prove Loan and Notice Service Fatal to Section 138 NI Act Case: Madhya Pradesh High Court

- By Himanshi Hans | | 9 Feb 2026 11:22 AM IST

Supreme Court hears PIL on RTI appointments
Supreme Court Judgments

Cheque Dishonour Cases: Trial Court Must Condone Delay Before Taking Cognizance, Supreme Court Holds

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 19 Jan 2026 6:13 PM IST

Allahabad High Court restores appeal after illegal dismissal in Gorakhpur cheque bounce case
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Dismissal of Criminal Appeals for Default Is Contrary to Law: Allahabad High Court Explains

- By Salil Tiwari | | 12 Jan 2026 4:06 PM IST

Supreme Court rules that election disputes must be challenged only through election petitions
Supreme Court Judgments

Section 138 NI Act Is ‘Quasi-Criminal’ and Compoundable: Supreme Court Sets Aside Conviction After Settlement

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 29 Nov 2025 12:46 PM IST

Supreme Court building with ruling on Adani Power
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NI Act Case: SC Slams Appellate Court’s “Shocking” NBW Order, Grants Immediate Interim Bail to Woman

- By Sukriti Mishra | | 28 Nov 2025 1:00 PM IST

Supreme Court judges complainant appeal acquittal Section 138 NI Act
Supreme Court Updates

Complainant in Cheque Bounce Case Can Challenge Acquittal Without Court’s Leave: SC

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 13 Oct 2025 10:40 AM IST

Supreme Court sets aside Kerala HC order, holds cash debt over Rs. 20k legally enforceable for cheque bounce
Supreme Court Judgments

SC Issues Slew of Directions to Streamline Cheque Dishonour Cases

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 27 Sept 2025 7:45 PM IST