Dishonour of Cheque - Petitioner is an agent of the accused no. ...

Cheque Dishonor Case: Petitioner's Vicarious Liability u/s 138 Not Established, Complaint Quashed.

February 19, 2024

Case Laws Indian Laws HC

Dishonour of Cheque - Petitioner is an agent of the accused no. 1 firm - vicarious liability of the petitioner - It noted that there were no specific allegations against the petitioner except being labeled as an agent. - The High court found that the offense under Section 138 of the Act was not made out against the petitioner. - It observed that the complaints failed to establish that the petitioner was in charge of or responsible for the conduct of the business of Laycana - The complaint against the petitioner quashed.

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Dishonour of Cheque - Petitioner is an agent of the accused no. ...

Cheque Dishonor Case: Petitioner's Vicarious Liability u/s 138 Not Established, Complaint Quashed.

February 19, 2024

Case Laws Indian Laws HC

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