KALA Overview
Comprehensive litigation services for cheque bounce cases. We handle the process from legal notice issuance to criminal complaints under the Negotiable Instruments Act for both complainants and defendants.
Key Areas of Focus
- ✓ Drafting & Issuing Statutory Demand Notices
- ✓ Filing Complaints under Sec 138 NI Act
- ✓ Corporate Financial Dispute Resolution
- ✓ Defense Representation & Trials
Primary Legislation & Statutes
Frequently Asked Questions
A statutory demand notice must be sent within 30 days of receiving the cheque return memo. If the drawer fails to make the payment within 15 days of notice receipt, the complaint must be filed before the Magistrate court within 30 days thereafter.
Yes, Section 138 of the NI Act is a criminal offence. Upon conviction, the court can sentence the accused to imprisonment for a term up to two years, or a fine which may extend to twice the amount of the cheque, or both.