Reading: My business partner told me he misplaced a ₹10,000 cheque dated April 24th, 2012. When I closed my business in June, he used the cheque on October 15th, 2012, changing the date to September 24th, 2012. The alteration is obvious. The cheque was returned because my account was closed. His lawyer’s notice was lost in the mail. The cheque is only valid for three months from April 24th, 2012, and there’s no signature of mine on the altered date. What can I do?

My business partner told me he misplaced a ₹10,000 cheque dated April 24th, 2012. When I closed my business in June, he used the cheque on October 15th, 2012, changing the date to September 24th, 2012. The alteration is obvious. The cheque was returned because my account was closed. His lawyer’s notice was lost in the mail. The cheque is only valid for three months from April 24th, 2012, and there’s no signature of mine on the altered date. What can I do?

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2 years ago

Law Forum › Category: Cheque Bounce › My business partner told me he misplaced a ₹10,000 cheque dated April 24th, 2012. When I closed my business in June, he used the cheque on October 15th, 2012, changing the date to September 24th, 2012. The alteration is obvious. The cheque was returned because my account was closed. His lawyer’s notice was lost in the mail. The cheque is only valid for three months from April 24th, 2012, and there’s no signature of mine on the altered date. What can I do?

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Apni Law Staff asked 2 years ago

My business partner told me he misplaced a ₹10,000 cheque dated April 24th, 2012. When I closed my business in June, he used the cheque on October 15th, 2012, changing the date to September 24th, 2012. The alteration is obvious. The cheque was returned because my account was closed. His lawyer’s notice was lost in the mail. The cheque is only valid for three months from April 24th, 2012, and there’s no signature of mine on the altered date. What can I do?

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Apni Law Staff answered 2 years ago

Under Indian law, altering a cheque without authorization is a criminal offense. As the cheque was dated beyond its validity and lacked your signature on the altered date, it is legally invalid. You can report the matter to the police and pursue legal action against your former partner for fraud and forgery.