Dishonour of Cheque - conviction of accused - vicarious ...

Cheque Dishonor Conviction Overturned Due to Lack of Notice to Company, Highlighting Procedural Flaws in Vicarious Liability Case.

December 11, 2023

Case Laws Indian Laws HC

Dishonour of Cheque - conviction of accused - vicarious liability - In the present case ‘Notice’ under Section 138 of the Act of 1881 was never issued to the company - The company was not made a party to the proceedings under Section 138/141 of the Act of 1881 which itself makes the proceedings non-maintainable. - HC

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Dishonour of Cheque - conviction of accused - vicarious ...

Cheque Dishonor Conviction Overturned Due to Lack of Notice to Company, Highlighting Procedural Flaws in Vicarious Liability Case.

December 11, 2023

Case Laws Indian Laws HC

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