What is the procedure for a cheque bounce

878 votes

There is a procedure under section 138 of negotiable instruments act for dishonor of cheque under which firstly you have to send a legal notice to the party n have to give him 15 days for payment n if still he didn make payment then u can file complaint in court for which u will have 30 days time for more information do contact

Advocate Saajan Rathi LawRato

721 votes

You have already taken the first step toward contacting a lawyer. There is elaborate procedure under law for recovery of the money paid by you both criminal as well as civil. No one can say about how much time it should take as it depends on a number of factors.

Advocate Shobhit Bhatia LawRato

594 votes

You must first specify the kind of action that you are seeking against the defaulter. A complaint may be filed under section 138 NI Act that lays down a punishment for defaulter or a 415 IPC may be filed or a summary Suit may be filed for recovery of the money promised by cheque.

I suggest you take up this subject with a lawyer in person. That way you would be able to understand your rights in a better way.

Advocate Nikhil Sabharwal LawRato

665 votes

Please contact a lawyer and the lawyer will issue a Legal Notice of Demand to the person who is accused of bouncing a cheque given to you. The notice time will be 15 days. In case the accused persons returns your money within 15 days, then the case is solved. In case there is no reply from the accused person, you will have to file a case under section 138 of the N.I. Act through your lawyer to recover your money.

Advocate Brijinder Khurana LawRato

670 votes

Please contact to initiate the proceedings, which starts with sending legal notice. The case is summary trial and does not take many dates. The fees can be compensated by the court.
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Advocate Prateek Kumar LawRato