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Cheque bounced because of insufficient funds how much to recover?


14-Mar-2023 (In Cheque Bounce Law)

2 chqs for 16000/- issued to me have bounced citing insufficient balance as the reason. i understand the procedure is legal notice with in 30 days of bouncing & move Court if no response in 15 days. My question : What is the maximum money that I can claim on whatever grounds i.e. 300%-400% etc. & can I insist on 6 months jail for the guy not wanting to settle & make serve imprisonment for the damage to my reputation with my banker. Please enlighten & guide.

Answers (2)

Answer #1
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it is the compensation awarded by the Court and its not a process where one can insist .if accused is held guilty then he has to pay the amount along with compensationan if he fails to comply with the payment thereby the imprisonment.....
Answer #2
641 votes
The maximum amount that can be claimed by you is up to twice the cheque amount.
Therefore in case he is convicted, he can be directed to pay you twice the amount which the cheque was amounting to.
The sentence which he shall be imprisoned to shall stand to be a maximum of two years . However the exact period of sentence shall be decided after a separate argument is heard with respect to the quantum of the sentence.

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