Hi, I have got summons from court for a cheque bounce and a date is given to appear. Should i pay any amount in court before the first hearing. I approached few lawyers they said that i need to pay 15K in court and its like a bail. Should i pay 15K and what is the furthers steps in this
Dear Client, As far as cheque bounce case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 is concerned, there is no amount that you have to pay to the court before the first hearing. One of the biggest misconceptions is that you have to give ₹15,000 as ‘bail.’ If your case is in court then on the given date come to court along with your lawyer to present your side for instance lack of cash to honour the cheque or any other reason for it being bounced. Where the accused is convicted, he can be ordered to pay penalties in form of fines or can be jailed also, but where the accused is acquitted, the complainant can proceed to sue for recovery in a civil court. Contact your lawyer for further proceeding and to verify that you are sufficiently ready for the hearing. Hope this answer solves your query.
Dear Sir, It is a bailable offence. You must take bail. If you have not surety having property or government employee, then you have to deposit CASH SECURITY it may range between Rs.5,000/- to Rs.15,000/- like that. Then you have to contest the case. Otherwise you may pay the cheque amount get close the case on the date of first hearing.
1) If possible, can you share the letter which you have received from the court. 2) What is the cheque amount? 3) If the amount is Rs.1,00,000/- or less then best settle with the client outside the court and make the written statement in the court. that the case is withdrawn due to settlement 4) If you are not liable to pay the amount then you should have proper proof and evidence for the same. 5) Before fixing any lawyer make sure that you know the case in a proper way or share the details we will guide you further.
