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A cheque bounce (dishonour) legal notice is used when a cheque issued against a legally enforceable debt or liability is returned unpaid (e.g., Insufficient Funds, Account Closed, Payment Stopped, Signature Mismatch). This is generally the first formal step before filing a case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.
Yes, cheque bounce is a criminal case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.
The legal notice under Section 138 of the NI Act is an intimation to the opponent about dishonour of cheque and a demand for payment, warning of legal action if the amount is not paid.
Yes, a bounced cheque due to insufficient funds may lead to imprisonment and/or fine.
Yes, a cheque issued as security can also attract proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.
Yes, offences under Section 138 are bailable and compoundable, so bail can be granted.
Yes, a legal notice does not require attaching evidence. Evidence is required later during court proceedings.
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