Dishonor of Cheque - criminal liability of natural persons - In ...

Supreme Court: Insolvency Moratorium Shields Company, Not Directors; Individuals Liable for Cheque Dishonor Prosecution.

December 9, 2021

Case Laws Indian Laws HC

Dishonor of Cheque - criminal liability of natural persons - In the case on hand, the insolvency process was initiated by NCLT on 10.07.2017 and moratorium has been declared under the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code. Therefore, as held by the Hon'ble Supreme Court, the moratorium was only in respect of the corporate debtor and not in respect of the directors / management and therefore, the petitioners 2 and 3 as natural persons, are liable for prosecution. However, in view of declaration of moratorium by NCLT, the prosecution as against the company cannot be allowed to continue. - HC

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Dishonor of Cheque - criminal liability of natural persons - In ...

Supreme Court: Insolvency Moratorium Shields Company, Not Directors; Individuals Liable for Cheque Dishonor Prosecution.

December 9, 2021

Case Laws Indian Laws HC

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