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 12 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 12 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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