π Digest on Acquittal in Dishonour of Cheques | 2025 Edition
βοΈ A Comprehensive Legal Digest on Section 138 Acquittals under the Negotiable Instruments Act, this book collates key Supreme Court and High Court rulings on acquittals in cheque dishonour cases. It is designed for lawyers, banking professionals, and students, offering precise legal reasoning and a ready reference to relevant statutes.
π Key Highlights:
βοΈ Covers Section 138 to 142 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, with emphasis on judgments where acquittal was granted
π Digest of 1000+ Judgments from the Supreme Court & All High Courts focusing on defences, evidentiary gaps, and technical lapses leading to acquittals
π Updated Bare Act Included β Includes the latest amended text of the NI Act for quick legal reference
π₯ Who Will Benefit from This Book?
βοΈ Legal Practitioners β For defending accused in cheque bounce cases or understanding nuances of acquittals
ποΈ Judicial Officers & Magistrates β Aiding in faster case disposal and legal referencing
π¦ Banking & Finance Professionals β Insights into procedural safeguards and potential pitfalls in cheque recovery matters
π Law Students & Researchers β For in-depth learning on procedural and evidentiary aspects under NI Act
π Coverage Includes:
Chapter XVII of NI Act β Analysis of Sections 138β142, with focus on:
Ingredients for offence under Section 138
Legal presumptions under Sections 118 & 139 and how they were rebutted
Role of notice, presentation of cheque, and limitation periods
Grounds for acquittal β e.g., absence of legal debt, improper notice, failure to prove service, defects in complaint
Landmark Judgments Digest
Categorised thematicallyβfalse implication, civil liability, non-service of notice, compromise, delay in filing complaint, etc.Exhaustive Subject Index
Find topics like:Presumption Rebuttal
Post-dated Cheques
Undated/Blank Cheques
Non-existence of Debt
Jurisdictional Errors
Improper Authorisation in Filing Complaint
π Special Features:
β User-Friendly Format β Each ruling summarised as a catch-note with citation, facts, legal issue, and final decision
π§Ύ Citation-Rich β Includes SCC, AIR, CriLJ, NCC, DLT, and other journal references
π Quick Reference Design β Built for speedy access in court or while drafting defence arguments
π Practice-Oriented β Designed with practical examples and issues faced during trial under Section 138
π Whatβs New in the 2025 Edition?
π Fully Updated Case Law β Includes the latest acquittals till early 2025
π Expanded Digest Coverage β More rulings from smaller High Courts and summary disposals
π Revised Bare Act Portion β As per latest amendments to NI Act
ποΈ Improved Index & Topic Classifications β Enhances usability in busy legal settings
π Why This Book?
In the era of rising cheque bounce litigation, this book is a strategic resource for anyone involved in defence, adjudication, or academic study of cheque dishonour law. It lays bare the circumstances and legal reasoning that led to acquittals, making it essential for those seeking practical mastery over Section 138 litigation.