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High Court Clarifies: Each Dishonored Cheque u/s 138 is a Separate Cause of Action, Not a Single Transaction.

July 7, 2017

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Cheques on presentation got dishonoured with remarks "insufficient funds" - complaints filed under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act - it does not form one single transaction rather constitute separate cause of action. - HC

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Cheques on presentation got dishonoured with remarks ...

High Court Clarifies: Each Dishonored Cheque u/s 138 is a Separate Cause of Action, Not a Single Transaction.

July 7, 2017

Case Laws Indian Laws HC

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