U.JAYAKRISHNAN AND ASSOCIATES

Receiving a legal notice under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 can be a stressful experience. In India, a cheque bounce is not just a standard banking glitch—it is a quasi-criminal offense that can lead to up to two years of imprisonment, a hefty fine up to twice the cheque amount, or both. However, receiving a notice is not an immediate declaration of guilt. It is a statutory window designed to give you a fair chance to rectify the situation or raise a v