Demystifying Section 138 (Dishonour of Cheques) of NI Act

Description Demystifying Section 138 (Dishonour of Cheques) of the Negotiable Instruments Act – 1st Edition (2026) is a comprehensive and practice-oriented guide on cheque dishonour litigation in India. Authored by Adv. Lakshita Rajpurohit and published by Bharat Publishers, this book provides in-depth analysis of Section 138 of the NI Act, along with allied provisions, procedures, and judicial interpretations. Spanning 392 pages, the book simplifies complex legal concepts relating to issuance of statutory notice, limitation periods, presumptions, defences, compounding, summary trials, and recent Supreme Court and High Court rulings. It is an essential reference for advocates, judicial officers, corporate legal teams, law students, and litigants dealing with cheque dishonour matters. �� Key Features: Detailed commentary on Section 138 NI Act and allied provisions Step-by-step procedural guidance for filing and defending cases Latest case laws and practical litigation insights Written in a clear, practitioner-friendly manner �� Limited-Period Offer: Flat 25% Discount with Free Shipping Chapter No. Content Page No. Bharat? 5 Preface 7 Detailed Contents 11 Introduction 19 Chapter 1 The Negotiable Instruments Act: A Primer 1 Chapter 2 Negotiable Instrument: An Overview 5 Chapter 3 Penalties in case of Dishonour of certain Cheques for Insufficiency of Funds in the Accounts 25 Chapter 4 Corporate Criminal Liability under NI Act 68 Chapter 5 Cognizance and Jurisdiction under NI Act 89 Chapter 6 Rules of Presumption under NI Act 129 Chapter 7 Expedited Justice: Summary Trials under NI Act 145 Chapter 8 Streamlining Evidence: Section 145 and Section 146 of NI Act 159 Chapter 9 Settling Disputes: Compounding of Offences under NI Act 172 Chapter 10 Compensation under NI Act: A Comprehensive Guide 186 Chapter 11 Additional Procedural aspects of NI Act 207 Chapter 12 Miscellaneous 249