Section 138 NI Act | Cheque Bounce Cases Must Be Filed Only Where Payee’s Bank Branch Is Located: Supreme Court Supreme Court Section 138 NI Act | Cheque Bounce Cases Must Be Filed Only Where Payee’s Bank Branch Is Located: Supreme Court The Supreme Court has ruled that cheque bounce complaints under Section 138 NI Act must be filed only in the court where the payee’s bank home branch is located, clarifying jurisdiction after the 2015 amendment and preventing forum shopping. Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Like this:Like Loading... By Aastha 2 December 2025, 3:51 PM2 December 2025, 3:51 PM
