Dishonor of Cheque - Insufficient Balance - offences by ...

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July 27, 2022

Dishonor of Cheque - Insufficient Balance - offences by companies - Vicaricious liability - In this case there are no averments in the complaint that the petitioner-accused signed the cheque in the capacity of the director or the person in charge of the affairs of the firm or that the transaction was with the firm. The complaint has been filed without any reference to the firm. The factum that the applicant-accused signed the cheque in the capacity of the director or the person in charge of the affairs of the firm or that the transaction was with the firm can be determined during the stage of trial otherwise also invoking the powers under the provisions of Section 319 of Cr.P.C. the Court can array the firm as an accused in the course of trial. - HC

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Dishonor of Cheque - Insufficient Balance - offences by ...

Case Laws Indian Laws

July 27, 2022

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