Dishonor of Cheque - Generally, in the criminal law, mens rea is ...

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May 27, 2021

Dishonor of Cheque - Generally, in the criminal law, mens rea is an essential component of crime but dishonour of cheque is a criminal offence where there is no need to prove a mens rea. The offence under Section 138 would be made out only if the dishonoured cheque is drawn by the drawer in favour of the drawee for discharge of legally enforceable debt or liability. Essentially, there is element of civil liability between the drawer and drawee of the cheque but if the ingredients of Section 138 are made out, it is a criminal offence to be tried in the manner provided under Section 142 of the NI Act. - HC

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Dishonor of Cheque - Generally, in the criminal law, mens rea is ...

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May 27, 2021

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