NI Act proceedings Archives

Former School Principal Not Liable Under S. 138

No greater damage to reputation than a criminal case: Rajasthan HC quashes S. 138, NI Act case against School Principal who resigned before the Cheque was signed

The High Courts observed that criminal prosecution of any person is a serious matter as it affects the liberty of that person.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

“Findings in NI Act proceedings bind parties in subsequent cases involving same issue”; Supreme Court affirms applicability of res judicata in criminal matters

The Court noted that the applicability of the principle of res judicata in criminal proceedings has been examined in several of its earlier decisions, which present divergent views.

Case Briefs High Courts

Allahabad HC directs Magistrate to conclude NI Act proceedings expeditiously without going into unnecessary technicality

Allahabad High Court noted that the Supreme Court has issued several directions to deal with the pendency of dishonor of cheque cases and for their expeditious disposal