Dishonor of Cheque - The actual offence should have been ...

High Court Rules Partner Cannot Be Liable for Cheque Dishonor Without Firm's Inclusion in Proceedings.

January 20, 2022

Case Laws Indian Laws HC

Dishonor of Cheque - The actual offence should have been committed by the Company then alone the other categories of persons would become liable for the offences - in the present case though the name of the firm has been reflected in the cause title showing petitioner as partner of the firm, but the firm has not been separately, in individual capacity, made a party to the proceedings. The petitioner has been joined as a partner to the firm without impleading the firm in the criminal proceedings, which is not tenable. - HC

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Dishonor of Cheque - The actual offence should have been ...

High Court Rules Partner Cannot Be Liable for Cheque Dishonor Without Firm's Inclusion in Proceedings.

January 20, 2022

Case Laws Indian Laws HC

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