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Is It Valid to File a Cheque Bounce Case After 18 Months? Legal Guidelines


07-Feb-2023 (In Cheque Bounce Law)
Dear Sir/Madam, i have cheque bounce matter of june 2015 just want to know till what period is my case valid to file in court in other way duration to file case as more than 18 month has pass regards
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Answer #1
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Dear Client, as per the law, you must send a legal notice within 30 days from the cheque bounce date through a lawyer. If the other party does not pay the amount, you need to file a cheque bounce case under Section 138 of the NI Act within 30 days from the date of issuing the notice. If the 138 NI Act limitation period has expired, you can still file a civil suit for recovery within two years. For any legal assistance, you can contact me. – Adv. Prasad Patil, Pune.
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Answer #2
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Considering the details provided, according to the Negotiable Instruments Act, the cheque bounce validity period is three months from the date of issue. If the cheque is dishonored, you must file the case within the legally stipulated time, which is approximately 75 days from the date of dishonor. If you miss this deadline, the cheque instrument becomes invalid. However, in certain cases, a delay condonation application can be filed with the court. If allowed, the case can proceed despite exceeding the cheque bounce case time limit. Best Regards.
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Advocate Harshad Rathod

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Answer #3
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Filing a cheque bounce case is a time-sensitive matter. You must issue a statutory notice within 30 days from the date of cheque bounce, demanding payment. The other party then has 15 days to pay the amount. If they fail to do so, you must file the complaint before the competent court within 30 days after the expiry of this 15-day period. If you are wondering, "Can I file a cheque bounce case after 2 years?" or "Can I file a cheque bounce case after 1 year?" – the answer is no under criminal law, but you may still explore civil remedies within the specified period.
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Answer #4
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within 15 day from bounce of cheque legal notice required then within 30 days after service of notice case of 138 N.I.ACT should be filed U can file delay condolence application with strong reasons 4 delay
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