Need Help On CHEQUE BOUNCE CASES

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I understand the gravity of your situation. You find yourself ensnared in a debt trap with legal notices looming, compounded by your relocation to the UK and the inaccessibility of your wife. Fear not, for Indian law offers avenues to navigate this storm. Firstly, since you are abroad, engage a competent lawyer in India to represent you. Under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, you can seek an adjournment through your counsel, citing your current inability to appear in court due to overseas employment. Request a 3-4 month respite to arrange finances, supported by a written affidavit explaining your circumstances—your job in the UK and the debt burden. Regarding your wife, if she is unreachable, the court may proceed ex parte against her, but your lawyer can still negotiate a settlement on your behalf. Avoid personal involvement in court to evade further trouble, as you’ve wisely noted. Propose a structured repayment plan to the lender through your advocate, leveraging Section 89 of the CPC for out-of-court settlement.

Advocate Rudrabhushan C Benakanalli LawRato