Commentary on Law of Dishonour of Cheques

Commentary on Law of Dishonour of Cheques delivers an exhaustive treatment of cheque-bounce jurisprudence and practice, focusing on Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act alongside related criminal provisions, civil suits for recovery and consumer/contractual remedies. Each chapter dissects statutory language, legislative intent and judicial gloss—mapping critical case law on mens rea, jurisdiction, limitation, compoundability, settlement/compoundable pleas, quashing of complaints, anticipatory bail, and interplay with the Indian Penal Code and Code of Criminal Procedure. Practical features include specimen notices under Section 138, drafted complaint forms, sample settlement agreements, civil plaint templates for recovery, police investigation checklists, and appellate preservation tips. Comparative notes explain relevant developments in selected foreign jurisdictions where instructive. Editors’ practice notes highlight recurring procedural pitfalls, strategies for early settlement, forensic banking evidence, and ways to preserve commercial relationships while protecting legal rights. Indexed, cross-referenced and updated for contemporary rulings, this volume functions both as a courtroom manual and a compliance reference for banks, corporate counsel and legal practitioners seeking speed, accuracy and reduced litigation risk.