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Case law
Find cases by citation, principle, judge or linked provision, then read the available judgment and its source.
Case law
Find cases by citation, principle, judge or linked provision, then read the available judgment and its source.
(2014) 9 SCC 129
Territorial jurisdiction for Section 138 lay where drawee bank branches (subsequently superseded by Parliament inserting Section 142(2)).
(2001) 2 SCC 620
Strict interpretation of timelines for statutory demand notice under Section 138 to serve the legislative intent of promoting commercial efficacy.
Read case(1999) 7 SCC 510
Cause of action under Section 138 arises upon failure to pay within 15 days of notice receipt; presumption of service of statutory notice under Section 27 General Clauses Act.
Read case(1998) 3 SCC 249
Cheque returned with endorsement 'stop payment' or 'account closed' attracts Section 138; drawer cannot escape criminal liability by issuing stop payment instructions.
Read case(2014) 9 SCC 129
Territorial jurisdiction for Section 138 lay where drawee bank branches (subsequently superseded by Parliament inserting Section 142(2)).
(2001) 2 SCC 620
Strict interpretation of timelines for statutory demand notice under Section 138 to serve the legislative intent of promoting commercial efficacy.
Read case(1999) 7 SCC 510
Cause of action under Section 138 arises upon failure to pay within 15 days of notice receipt; presumption of service of statutory notice under Section 27 General Clauses Act.
Read case(1998) 3 SCC 249
Cheque returned with endorsement 'stop payment' or 'account closed' attracts Section 138; drawer cannot escape criminal liability by issuing stop payment instructions.
Read case