LexoCheque Bounce Lawyers in Mumbai
Legal notices, complaints and defence in cheque dishonour cases under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. Consult verified cheque bounce lawyers across Mumbai, Bombay, Navi Mumbai, Thane, online or in person.
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Experienced cheque bounce lawyers for your matter in Mumbai
Mumbai is India's commercial capital and home to the Bombay High Court and the NCLT Mumbai bench. Corporate, insolvency, property and housing society disputes are common, as are family and criminal matters.
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What our cheque bounce lawyers in Mumbai handle
- Drafting and sending the statutory demand notice
- Filing Section 138 NI Act complaints
- Defending accused persons in cheque bounce cases
- Settlement and compounding
- Interim compensation under Section 143A
- Appeals and revisions
- Summary recovery suits under Order XXXVII CPC
Where cheque bounce matters are heard in Mumbai
magistrate courts at Bombay City Civil & Sessions Court, Dindoshi City Civil & Sessions Court, Esplanade Metropolitan Magistrate Court, Andheri, Bandra and Borivali Magistrate Courts
Bombay High Court
Areas we cover in Mumbai
- Andheri
- Bandra
- Fort
- Lower Parel
- Powai
- Borivali
- Goregaon
- Chembur
- Malad
- Dadar
- Navi Mumbai
- Thane
What to expect, step by step
Check timelines
The demand notice must be sent within 30 days of receiving the bank's return memo.
Demand notice
Your lawyer drafts and sends the notice. The drawer then has 15 days to pay.
Complaint
If payment is not made, the complaint is filed within one month of the 15-day period ending.
Trial and recovery
Summons, evidence and judgment follow. Many cases settle with payment along the way.
Documents to keep ready
- Original dishonoured cheque
- Bank return memo
- Copy of the demand notice and postal proof
- Proof of the underlying debt (invoice, agreement, ledger)
- Identity proof
Laws that apply
- Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 — Sections 138 to 148
- Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 — Order XXXVII
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Cheque Bounce Lawyer in Mumbai: common questions
What is the time limit to file a cheque bounce case in Mumbai?
Send the legal notice within 30 days of the return memo, wait 15 days for payment, then file the complaint within the next one month. Missing these timelines can defeat the case.
What is the punishment for cheque bounce?
Under Section 138, the court can impose imprisonment of up to two years, a fine of up to twice the cheque amount, or both. Most cases end with the amount being paid.
Where do I file a cheque bounce case in Mumbai?
The complaint is filed before the magistrate with jurisdiction over the payee's bank branch. In Mumbai, that typically means Bombay City Civil & Sessions Court or another district court complex.
Can a cheque bounce case be settled?
Yes. Section 138 offences are compoundable, so parties can settle at any stage, including through court-annexed mediation.
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