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Cheque Bounce Lawyer in Dwarka

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Recovering what you're owed, or defending against a claim

A dishonoured cheque is a criminal offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, with consequences that can include imprisonment of up to two years and a fine of up to double the cheque amount. Whether you are the one pursuing a claim after a cheque bounced, or you have been served with a complaint yourself, the process moves quickly and the details matter.

We have represented both complainants and defendants in cheque bounce matters across Dwarka, Janakpuri, Palam, Najafgarh and Uttam Nagar for years, and understand what it takes to build — or defend against — this kind of case.

Our cheque bounce services

We assist with every stage of a Section 138 matter, including:

  • Filing Section 138 complaints — on behalf of a person or business owed money under a dishonoured cheque.
  • Defending cheque bounce cases — building a defence where a complaint has been filed against you.
  • Legal notice drafting & replies — the statutory notice that must be sent before a complaint can be filed.
  • Settlement negotiations — resolving the matter without a prolonged court process, where possible.
  • Appeals — challenging an unfavourable trial court order before a higher court.

Common defences in cheque bounce cases

Not every dishonoured cheque results in liability. Some of the defences we regularly examine:

  • Limitation — whether too much time has passed since the cheque was issued or presented.
  • Improper or incomplete notice — whether the statutory demand notice was validly served.
  • Absence of a legally enforceable debt — whether the cheque was actually issued towards a debt or liability.
  • Account status at presentation — circumstances such as an account already closed before deposit.

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