My company served me a notice under Section 138 for a bounced cheque. What should I do next?

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Apni Law Staff asked 1 year ago

My company served me a notice under Section 138 for a bounced cheque. What should I do next?

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Apni Law Staff answered 1 year ago

You should immediately respond to the notice and attempt to settle the amount within 30 days of the notice. If you are unable to pay, you should explore legal options to challenge the case, such as proving the cheque was not issued for a legally enforceable debt or there were mitigating circumstances.

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