Indian law
Cheque Bounce Under Section 138: What Happens Next in India
A bounced cheque is more than an inconvenience, in India, it's a criminal offence, and the person who issued it can face real legal consequences, including imprisonment. If you've been handed a cheque that came back "insufficient funds" or "payment stopped," you have a clear legal remedy. Here's exactly how the process works.
14 Sept 20264 min read