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Whether non CTS check, but section 138 is applicable


03-Apr-2023 (In Cheque Bounce Law)
Whether non CTS check, but section 138 is applicable
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In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court held that no offence for dishonour of cheque under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act is made out if the cheque is presented for the full amount without endorsing the part-payment made by the borrower after the issuance of the cheque..
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