Dear Sir/Madam, Could you please advise on the steps to take if a cheque bounces in India? Thank you.

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Could you please advise on the steps to take if a cheque bounces in India?

Thank you.

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Apni Law Staff asked 3 years ago

Dear Sir/Madam,

Could you please advise on the steps to take if a cheque bounces in India?

Thank you.

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Apni Law Staff answered 3 years ago

If a cheque bounces in India, you must send a legal notice to the drawer within 30 days of the cheque being returned unpaid. If the drawer fails to pay within 15 days of receiving the notice, you can file a criminal complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.

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