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

What is the step-by-step procedure for a Section 138 Cheque Bounce case?

1. Cheque dishonour by bank; 2. Issue Statutory Demand Notice within 30 days of receiving memo; 3. Give 15 days for payment; 4. File criminal complaint in Magistrate Court within 30 days of notice expiry.

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