TMI BlogDishonor of Cheque - criminal liability of natural persons - In the case on hand, the insolvency process...Dishonor of Cheque - criminal liability of natural persons - In the case on hand, the insolvency process was initiated by NCLT on 10.07.2017 and moratorium has been declared under the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code. Therefore, as held by the Hon'ble Supreme Court, the moratorium was only in respect of the corporate debtor and not in respect of the directors / management and therefore, the petitioners 2 and 3 as natural persons, are liable for prosecution. However, in view of declaration of moratorium by NCLT, the prosecution as against the company cannot be allowed to continue. - HC ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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