Dishonour of Cheque - vicarious liability - though the ...

Director Wrongly Accused in Cheque Dispute Due to Lack of Company Complaint; No Vicarious Liability Imposed.

December 13, 2023

Case Laws     Indian Laws     HC

Dishonour of Cheque - vicarious liability - though the petitioner, along with her brother, is a Director, shareholder and authorised representative of an entity (company), however, the respondent has not filed any complaint against the said entity. In view thereof, the petitioner has hardly any role to play qua the cheque involved in the present dispute. Thus, the petitioner ought not to have been made an accused in the complaint by the respondent. More so, whence no vicarious liability can be fastened upon the petitioner. - HC

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