My friend took materials worth ₹16,000 from me and gave me a cheque. It bounced, and he’s been saying he’ll pay in cash for months. Can I do anything about this now?

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Apni Law Staff asked 2 years ago

My friend took materials worth ₹16,000 from me and gave me a cheque. It bounced, and he’s been saying he’ll pay in cash for months. Can I do anything about this now?

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Apni Law Staff answered 2 years ago

Yes, you can pursue legal action. You can file a criminal complaint for cheque bouncing under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. You can also file a civil suit for recovery of the ₹16,000.

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