Legal Question in Criminal Law in India

Account closed cheque bounce
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I issue a cheque to my finance... after i closed the account also i intimate them about the closing. But unfortunaely they deposit that & it is bounced. Now they demand thrice the amount for settlement or they blackmailing me as complaint in criminal section in police to arrest me. Pls guide me a solution for this case legally.

Asked on 7/04/09, 3:08 am

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Sudershan Goel India Law Offices of Sudershan Goel - Advocate

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Re: Account closed cheque bounce

If there was "no consideration" for the cheque, you may not be liable. however, it may be better to reach an out court settlement and arrive at an amicable settlement to avoid litigation.

Answered on 7/04/09, 6:46 am

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RAMAN KUMAR BHARDWAJ R.K. BHARDWAJ & ASSOCIATES

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Re: Account closed cheque bounce

normally , police do not interfere in the cheque cases except where the police is being influenced,

the drawee may file a complaint against you under section 138 NI Act.

Answered on 7/04/09, 11:22 am

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RAJIV GUPTA (Cell: +91 9811284735) [email protected]

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Re: Account closed cheque bounce

they cannot claim thrice the amount and the notice is supposed be restricted to cheque amount only. at the most they can file a complaint u/s 138 of negotiable instruments act and that is bailable.

Answered on 7/06/09, 1:35 am

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