Cheque Bounce in India: Section 138 Of The Negotiable Instruments Act, Legal Procedure, Defences & Recent Judgements
This article on cheque bounce in India, focusing on Section 138 under the Negotiable Instruments Act, has been prepared by Krati Agrawal , Legal Intern at Veeraya Legal and Student of Llyod Law college. Introduction A cheque is a promise to pay. When that promise breaks, Indian law does not leave the payee with only […]
MUTUAL CONSENT DIVORCE IN INDIA
Marriage is recognised as an important social and legal institution in India. Traditionally, matrimonial law was primarily concerned with preserving the marital relationship and permitting dissolution of marriage only when one spouse could establish a legally recognised matrimonial fault such as cruelty, desertion or adultery. With changing social circumstances and the recognition that some marriages […]
How to Get Bail in Cheque Bounce Case: A Complete Guide Under Indian Law
Getting a court summons in a cheque bounce case is unsettling, especially if you’ve never dealt with criminal court before. The good news, which very few people are told at the outset, is that a cheque bounce case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 is one of the least alarming criminal matters […]
CASE REVIEW: Sunil Kumar Singh v. State of Jharkhand
Cr. Appeal (S.J.) No. 726 of 2009, Jharkhand High Court Neutral Citation: 2026:JHHC:19082 | Decided on 30 June 2026 | Coram: Justice Pradeep Kumar Srivastava 1. Factual Background and the Core Issue The case can be traced to an occurrence that took place way back on 17 October 2000 when a patrolling police party apprehended […]
Transfer Petitions in India: A Complete Guide to Civil and Criminal Transfer Petitions
If you have ever felt that your case is stuck in the wrong court — too far from home, too hostile an environment, or simply unfair to one side — you have probably come across the term “transfer petition.” It sounds technical, but the idea behind it is fairly simple: Indian law allows a case […]
Legal Validity of Territorial “Headquarters” Clauses in Appointment Letters
A Research Note on Transfer, Place of Posting, and the Employer’s Contractual Power to Reassign Marketing Personnel Across Territories Without a Physical Establishment 1. Introduction and Scope of the Problem A business that sells throughout the nation does not set up an office in every town where it sells. An enterprise whose base is Ahmedabad […]
CAN A BLANK SIGNED CHEQUE LEAD TO CONVICTION UNDER SECTION 138 OF THE NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS ACT, 1881?
Introduction Cheque transactions are among the most common methods of making payments in the present times, whether they are commercial or personal dealings. The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 also known as the NI Act, 1881 provides legal protection to cheque holders. The act also aims to maintain trust and credibility in banking transactions. Section 138 […]
CONSUMER RIGHTS FOR ONLINE SHOPPING IN INDIA: REFUNDS, DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS & DELAYED DELIVERY
Introduction The growth of digital technology has transformed the way people shop in India. Nowadays, consumers can purchase all the essential daily-use items such as clothing, groceries, medicines, etc. through online platforms with just a few clicks. The convenience of home delivery, discounted prices and access to a wide range of products have made e-commerce […]
NRI DIVORCE IN INDIA
A Legal Overview for Non-Resident Indians This article provides an educational overview of the legal framework governing NRI divorces in India, jurisdictional rules, available remedies, and key judicial pronouncements. Divorce in India is governed by personal law that is based on religion: the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (includes Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Sikhs), Muslim Personal […]
EXTRA-JUDICIAL CONFESSION:
Reliability, Evidentiary Value, and Judicial Safeguards in Criminal Trials A Study Under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, and the Law Laid Down by the Supreme Court and High Courts of India Statutes Considered: Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 · Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (repealed) Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (repealed) […]