[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":83},["ShallowReactive",2],{"site-contact-settings":-1,"service-cheque-bounce-case-section-138":3,"trust-badges":78,"testimonials-83":81},{"success":4,"message":5,"data":6},true,"Service retrieved successfully.",{"id":7,"name":8,"slug":9,"short_description":10,"description":11,"price":12,"original_price":13,"government_fee":14,"price_on_request":15,"timeline":16,"inclusions":17,"exclusions":23,"process_steps":27,"documents_required":33,"deliverables":39,"guarantee_text":14,"guarantee_days":14,"video_url":14,"video_thumbnail":14,"has_packages":15,"starting_price":44,"is_active":4,"is_featured":15,"is_popular":4,"sort_order":45,"meta_title":46,"meta_description":47,"og_image":14,"subcategory_id":48,"subcategory":49,"category_name":56,"category_slug":57,"packages":58,"content_sections":59,"intake_questions":60,"faqs":61,"additional_charges":76,"onboarding_config":14,"created_at":77,"updated_at":77},83,"Cheque Bounce Case (Section 138)","cheque-bounce-case-section-138","File or defend a cheque bounce case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.","A cheque bounce due to insufficient funds or other reasons is a criminal offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, punishable with up to two years imprisonment and a fine up to twice the cheque amount. Our lawyers handle both filing of complaints for cheque bounce victims and defense representation for the accused. We ensure compliance with mandatory statutory notice requirements and limitation periods.","9999.00","14999.00",null,false,"Filing within 7 days; case duration 1-3 years",[18,19,20,21,22],"Legal notice drafting and sending (mandatory step)","Complaint or defense drafting","Court filing and representation","Evidence compilation and presentation","Final arguments and judgment",[24,25,26],"Court fees","Process server charges","Appeal proceedings",[28,29,30,31,32],"Share cheque details, bank memo, and transaction background","Lawyer sends the statutory demand notice to the cheque issuer (for complainant)","If payment not received within 15 days, complaint filed in court","Evidence presented and arguments made during trial","Court passes judgment with conviction or acquittal",[34,35,36,37,38],"Original dishonoured cheque","Bank return memo stating reason for dishonour","Copy of the statutory demand notice sent","Proof of dispatch (courier receipt or postal receipt)","Documents showing the underlying transaction or debt",[40,41,42,43],"Legal notice to the cheque issuer","Complaint under Section 138 NI Act","Court representation throughout trial","Judgment from the court",9999,6,"Cheque Bounce Case Lawyers (Section 138 NI Act) | GoodAdvisor","File or defend cheque bounce cases under Section 138. Expert lawyers for dishonoured cheque matters.",12,{"id":48,"name":50,"slug":51,"description":52,"category_id":53,"sort_order":53,"meta_title":54,"meta_description":55},"Criminal Law","criminal-law","Expert criminal defense and prosecution services for all types of criminal cases.",3,"Criminal Lawyers | GoodAdvisor","Consult experienced criminal lawyers for bail, FIR filing, defense representation, cheque bounce, and cyber crime cases.","Lawyer Services","lawyer-services",[],[],[],[62,67,72],{"id":63,"question":64,"answer":65,"sort_order":66},174,"What is the time limit for filing a cheque bounce case?","You must send a demand notice within 30 days of receiving the bank's cheque return memo. If the issuer does not pay within 15 days of receiving the notice, you must file the complaint within 30 days of the expiry of that 15-day period. Missing these deadlines can bar your complaint.",1,{"id":68,"question":69,"answer":70,"sort_order":71},175,"What are the penalties for cheque bounce?","Under Section 138 of the NI Act, the drawer of a dishonoured cheque can face imprisonment up to 2 years, a fine up to twice the cheque amount, or both. Courts typically order payment of the cheque amount plus interest and compensation to the complainant.",2,{"id":73,"question":74,"answer":75,"sort_order":53},176,"Can the accused be arrested in a cheque bounce case?","Cheque bounce is a bailable offence, so the accused is entitled to bail. However, if convicted and sentenced to imprisonment, the court can order the accused to surrender. Non-compliance with court orders can also lead to adverse consequences.",[],"2026-02-24T04:57:36.000000Z",{"success":4,"message":79,"data":80},"Success",[],{"success":4,"message":79,"data":82},[],1787244950083]