Demystifying Section 138 (Dishonour of Cheques) of NI Act 1st Edition 2026

This book provides a comprehensive and practice-oriented analysis of Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act dealing with dishonour of cheques. It explains the statutory ingredients of the offence, legal presumptions, limitation, jurisdiction, trial procedure, compounding of offences and sentencing. Updated for 2026, the book incorporates recent judgments of the Supreme Court and various High Courts, reflecting evolving jurisprudence on cheque bounce cases. Practical guidance is offered on issuing statutory notices, drafting complaints, conducting trials, rebutting presumptions and executing settlements. The book also addresses procedural challenges, electronic evidence, and enforcement of judgments, making it a dependable guide for effective prosecution and defence.