Cheque Bounce & Debt Recovery Published & Fact-Checked 27 Aug 2026

Can company directors be made accused in cheque bounce complaints?

Verified Legal Answer • Reviewed by Hire Your Vakeel Legal Panel (Updated for 2026 / BNS & BNSS)

Under Section 141 NI Act, persons in charge of and responsible for the company's business conduct at the time of offence can be prosecuted alongside the company.

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