My neighbour issued me two cheques dated October 18th and 20th, 2017, which bounced due to insufficient funds on January 19th, 2017. This isn’t the first time; they bounced for the same reason before. What are the legal steps I can take? What charges can I file against them?

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Law Forum › Category: Cheque Bounce › My neighbour issued me two cheques dated October 18th and 20th, 2017, which bounced due to insufficient funds on January 19th, 2017. This isn’t the first time; they bounced for the same reason before. What are the legal steps I can take? What charges can I file against them?
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Apni Law Staff asked 7 months ago

My neighbour issued me two cheques dated October 18th and 20th, 2017, which bounced due to insufficient funds on January 19th, 2017. This isn’t the first time; they bounced for the same reason before. What are the legal steps I can take? What charges can I file against them?

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Apni Law Staff answered 7 months ago

You can file a complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 for dishonour of the cheques. Since this is a repeat offense, you can seek enhanced punishment and compensation for the loss suffered due to the dishonoured cheques.

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