Section 138 NI Act Legal Notice: Defence Issues an Accused Should Check
The statutory demand notice is a critical document in a cheque-dishonour case. Preserve the notice, envelope or electronic service material and the underlying transaction papers before responding.
Check the Record
- cheque identified and amount;
- dishonour date and bank reason;
- liability asserted;
- date and mode of service;
- payments or adjustments already made;
- contract, invoices or loan papers; and
- whether a written reply is appropriate.
A perceived defect should not automatically be assumed to defeat a later complaint; statutory compliance is assessed from the notice and surrounding record.See the
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Share the present stage, relevant documents and any approaching deadline so the appropriate service route can be considered.
General information only. The appropriate remedy depends on the facts, documents, limitation, forum and applicable procedure.
