I cancelled my flat booking and received a cheque. However, it bounced when I deposited it. I sent a legal notice, but they haven’t paid. Which sections of the law can I use to file a case and get my money back quickly, with interest and all my expenses covered? What’s the difference between Section 138 and 141?

You can file a case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, as the cheque bounced. This section deals with dishonored cheques, while Section 141 covers the punishment for falsely presenting a cheque. You can seek compensation for the bounced cheque, including interest and expenses, under Section 138.