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Prosecution u/s 138 for cheque bounce invalid if only one partner is charged without the firm.

May 1, 2017

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Criminal Proceedings u/s 138 of the N.I. Act - cheque bounce - The prosecution launched against only one of the partners of the partnership firm, without joining the partnership firm, cannot be maintainable. - HC

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Criminal Proceedings u/s 138 of the N.I. Act - cheque bounce - ...

Prosecution u/s 138 for cheque bounce invalid if only one partner is charged without the firm.

May 1, 2017

Case Laws Indian Laws HC

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