Cheque bounce case - Prosecution proceedings u/s 138 of the ...

Section 138 Cheque Bounce Case: Moratorium Under IBC Section 14 Does Not Extend to Criminal Proceedings.

August 11, 2018

Case Laws Indian Laws HC

Cheque bounce case - Prosecution proceedings u/s 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act - Whether moratorium prohibiting institution of a proceeding as provided for in Section 14 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2006 (hereinafter referred to as Code) applies even to a criminal proceeding - Held no.

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Cheque bounce case - Prosecution proceedings u/s 138 of the ...

Section 138 Cheque Bounce Case: Moratorium Under IBC Section 14 Does Not Extend to Criminal Proceedings.

August 11, 2018

Case Laws Indian Laws HC

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