Notes on Indian law filed under Money recovery, published by Juris Eagle.https://juriseagle.com/insights/practice/money-recoveryen-inMon, 09 Nov 2026 12:40:42 GMThttps://juriseagle.com/disclaimerhttps://juriseagle.com/insights/dishonoured-cheque-company-section-138-timelinehttps://juriseagle.com/insights/dishonoured-cheque-company-section-138-timelineA company that is paid by cheque and finds it returned unpaid has a criminal complaint under section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 only if four steps are taken in order: presentation of the cheque within its validity, a written demand within 30 days of the bank's return information, a 15 day wait for payment, and a complaint within one month after that wait ends. Where the cheque goes in through the payee's account, the complaint is tried where the payee's bank branch maintaining that account is, the drawer company and its directors in charge answer under section 141, the court may order interim compensation of up to 20 per cent of the cheque under section 143A, and in the drawer's appeal against conviction the appellate court may order a deposit of at least 20 per cent of the fine or compensation under section 148.Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTAdv. Adithya Karthik KCriminal & Sensitive Litigationmoney-recoverycivil-disputes2024 Juris Eagle. This website is intended solely for informational purposes and does not constitute solicitation or advertisement under applicable Bar Council regulations. The transmission or receipt of information through this platform does not create an advocate-client relationship. Legal advice is rendered only upon formal written engagement with the firm.