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    Supreme Court Refers Rajpal Yadav Cheque Bounce Dispute To Mediation After Actor Deposits Rs 2 Crore

    With Rs 2 crore now deposited, the Supreme Court has sent the Rajpal Yadav cheque bounce dispute to mediation and let the actor apply for his passport so he can travel abroad for work. New Delhi: Once the actor had deposited Rs 2 crore, the Supreme Court on Thursday referred to mediation the dispute over […]

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    Rajasthan High Court, which directed Shriram General Insurance to pay compensation to a minor injured in a goods vehicle and recover it from the owner and driver
    Rajasthan High Court, which directed Shriram General Insurance to pay compensation to a minor injured in a goods vehicle and recover it from the owner and driver
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    Rajasthan High Court: Repeal Of 2018 Amendment Act Does Not End Section 148 NI Act Pre-Deposit

    Does the repeal of the 2018 Amendment Act wipe out the Section 148 NI Act deposit? The Rajasthan High Court has said no: the requirement of at least 20% of the compensation awarded survives in appeals pending against cheque dishonour convictions. Jaipur: Holding that the Repealing and Amending Act, 2025 does not affect Section 148 […]

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    Supreme Court of India building, illustrating the hearing in Rajpal Yadav's cheque dishonour cases
    The Supreme Court gave Rajpal Yadav a last opportunity to return with a concrete deposit proposal in seven cheque dishonour cases, listing the matter for October 5.
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    Supreme Court Hears Rajpal Yadav Personally In Cheque Bounce Cases; CJI Urges Actor To Rebuild Image

    The Supreme Court heard actor Rajpal Yadav in person in his cheque bounce appeals, with the Chief Justice of India urging him to make a good film and rebuild his image while the Bench also cautioned him about the risk of a higher sentence. New Delhi: Actor Rajpal Yadav appeared personally before the Supreme Court […]

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    Supreme Court of India, which declined urgent listing of West Bengal's plea against interim bail to Nandigram bypoll candidate Milan Pradhan
    CJI Surya Kant declines Thursday listing of the State's challenge, says the matter can be taken up on Monday
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    Supreme Court Pulls Up Rajpal Yadav Over Rs 5 Crore Deposit, Gives Last Chance Till Tuesday

    Pulling up Rajpal Yadav for not depositing Rs 5 crore despite repeated orders, the Supreme Court said it had so far overlooked the actor’s conduct only to secure money for the complainant, and gave him one last chance till Tuesday before it takes up his appeal against conviction. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday […]

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    Supreme Court of India, which held that a Section 138 demand notice received by the drawer's mother at his correct address is valid service and declared M.D. Thomas per incuriam
    Supreme Court holds dispatch by registered post to the correct address raises a rebuttable presumption of service, even if a family member receives the notice
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    Supreme Court Holds M.D. Thomas Per Incuriam, Restores Cheque Bounce Conviction; Notice To Drawer’s Mother Valid

    The Supreme Court has held that a Section 138 demand notice sent by registered post to the drawer’s correct address is validly served even if his mother receives it, declared M.D. Thomas v. P.S. Jaleel per incuriam, and restored a cheque bounce conviction set aside by the Kerala High Court.

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    Section 138 NI Act | Cheque Bounce Cases Must Be Filed Only Where Payee’s Bank Branch Is Located: Supreme Court
    Section 138 NI Act | Cheque Bounce Cases Must Be Filed Only Where Payee’s Bank Branch Is Located: Supreme Court
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    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.

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    Section 138 NI Act | Cheque Bounce Cases Must Be Filed Only Where Payee’s Bank Branch Is Located: Supreme Court
    Section 138 NI Act | Cheque Bounce Cases Must Be Filed Only Where Payee’s Bank Branch Is Located: Supreme Court
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    Supreme Court Calls NBW Order “Shocking”, Grants Immediate Interim Bail to Woman in Cheque Bounce Case Under NI Act

    The Supreme Court slammed the appellate court’s “shocking” move of cancelling bail and issuing an NBW against a woman despite her appeal pending for eight years. Citing serious procedural lapses and her medical condition, the Court ordered her immediate release on interim bail.

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    LUCC Scam Accused Shabab Hussain Faces Fresh Trouble as Mumbai Court Summons Him in Rs 4.44 Crore Cheque Bounce Case
    LUCC Scam Accused Shabab Hussain Faces Fresh Trouble as Mumbai Court Summons Him in Rs 4.44 Crore Cheque Bounce Case
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    ‘Staggeringly High’: Supreme Court Updates Guidelines to Clear Massive Backlog of Cheque Bounce Cases

    The Supreme Court flagged the “staggeringly high” pendency of cheque bounce cases in metro courts and issued fresh guidelines for quicker resolution. The new rules allow voluntary compromises, graded penalties, and probation benefits to ease the strain on the judicial system.

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    Supreme Court’s Landmark Ruling on Section 138 NI Act: "Offence Must Be Tried Only By A Court Within Local Jurisdiction Where Payee Maintains Bank Account"
    Supreme Court’s Landmark Ruling on Section 138 NI Act: "Offence Must Be Tried Only By A Court Within Local Jurisdiction Where Payee Maintains Bank Account"
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    Supreme Court’s Landmark Ruling on Section 138 NI Act: “Offence Must Be Tried Only By A Court Within Local Jurisdiction Where Payee Maintains Bank Account”

    The Supreme Court clarifies that under Section 138 of the NI Act, jurisdiction for cheque bounce cases lies with the payee’s bank branch, not the deposit location.

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    [Cheque Dishonor Case] Gujarat High Court Grants Interim Bail To Filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi
    [Cheque Dishonor Case] Gujarat High Court Grants Interim Bail To Filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi
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    [Cheque Dishonor Case] Gujarat High Court Grants Interim Bail To Filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi

    Gujarat High Court granted ad interim bail to filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi, sentenced to two years for a cheque dishonor case. His appeal cited prior payments of Rs 6 lakhs against Rs 22.5 lakhs owed, along with willingness to pay the remaining amount. The next hearing is scheduled for February 13, 2025.

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