Person who commits an offence under Section 138 of the N.I. Act ...

Supreme Court affirms accountability u/s 138: Companies and responsible individuals both guilty for cheque offences.

April 15, 2016

Case Laws Indian Laws SC

Person who commits an offence under Section 138 of the N.I. Act is a company, the company as well as other person in charge of or responsible to the company for the conduct of the business of the company at the time of commission of the offence is deemed to be guilty of the offence - SC

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Person who commits an offence under Section 138 of the N.I. Act ...

Supreme Court affirms accountability u/s 138: Companies and responsible individuals both guilty for cheque offences.

April 15, 2016

Case Laws Indian Laws SC

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