Karnataka High Court… Karnataka HC Quashes S.138 NI Act Proceedings: Cheque Dishonour Due to Police Debit Freeze Not an Offence as Drawer Lacked Control Over Account 12 Mar 202612 Mar 2026 The Karnataka High Court has quashed proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, holding that when a cheque is dishonoured solely because the account was debit frozen…
Jammu and Kashmir High Court… J&K & Ladakh HC Restores Cheque Bounce Complaint: Dismissal for Want of Prosecution Invalid at Pre-Service Stage 10 Mar 2026 The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has ruled that a complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, cannot be dismissed for want of prosecution…