Dishonour of Cheque - “drawer" of the cheque - signatory of the ...

Authorized Cheque Signatory Not "Drawer" u/s 143A NI Act; No 20% Deposit Required in Section 148 Appeals.

March 11, 2023

Case Laws Indian Laws HC

Dishonour of Cheque - “drawer" of the cheque - signatory of the cheque, authorized by the "Company" Thus, the signatory of the cheque, authorized by the "Company", is not the drawer in terms of section 143A of the NI Act and cannot be directed to pay interim compensation under section 143A - In an appeal under section 148 of NI Act filed by persons other than "drawer" against the conviction under section 138 of the NI Act, a deposit of a minimum sum of 20% of the fine or compensation is not necessary. - HC

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Dishonour of Cheque - “drawer" of the cheque - signatory of the ...

Authorized Cheque Signatory Not "Drawer" u/s 143A NI Act; No 20% Deposit Required in Section 148 Appeals.

March 11, 2023

Case Laws Indian Laws HC

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