Dishonour of Cheque - vicarious liability of Managing Director - ...

Directors' Liability in Cheque Dishonour Cases Tied to Company's Fate Under Negotiable Instruments Act.

January 1, 2024

Case Laws Indian Laws HC

Dishonour of Cheque - vicarious liability of Managing Director - The liability of persons referred to in Section 141 of the N.I Act is coextensive with that of the company, firm or association of individuals, in a prosecution under Section 138 of the N.I Act. When it is found that the company has not committed the offence, and it is acquitted, its directors are not liable to be convicted, for the offence for which the company has been acquitted. - HC

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Dishonour of Cheque - vicarious liability of Managing Director - ...

Directors' Liability in Cheque Dishonour Cases Tied to Company's Fate Under Negotiable Instruments Act.

January 1, 2024

Case Laws Indian Laws HC

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