LS passes bill to deal with cheque bounce cases

Last Updated: Thursday, August 6, 2015, 18:15

A bill providing for filing of cheque bounce cases at the place where a cheque is presented for clearance and not the place of issue, was approved by the Lok Sabha Wednesday.

Govt to bring in Ordinance to amend Negotiable Instruments Act

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 10, 2015, 14:52

The Cabinet on Wednesday decided to bring in an ordinance to amend the Negotiable Instruments Act, which provides for filing of cheque bounce cases in place where the cheque was issued, a move that will benefit 18 lakh people.

Govt may bring ordinance to amend Negotiable Instruments Act

Last Updated: Thursday, June 4, 2015, 15:58

To check piling up of cheque bounce cases in courts, the government is mulling an ordinance to amend the Negotiable Instruments Act, which provides for filing of such cases in place where the cheque is presented.

Bill to check piling up of cheque bounce cases moved in Lok Sabha

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 6, 2015, 18:14

A Bill seeking to prevent piling up of cheque bounce cases in various courts and help the payee in the case of default, was introduced in Lok Sabha on Wednesday.

Pace won`t be a problem for India in New Zealand, says Doull

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 20:37

Fiery pace and bounce has always been India`s bane on foreign soil but former New Zealand speedster Simon Doull says India`s young brigade of batsmen is well equipped to face the Kiwi quicks on green tops.

Criticism doesn`t faze Gwyneth Paltrow, says mother

Last Updated: Thursday, November 28, 2013, 16:19

Gwyneth Paltrow doesn`t let criticism affect her and she always takes it in her stride, says her mother Blythe Danner.

Fine can't be more than twice the amount in bounced cheque: SC

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 18:47

Courts cannot impose a fine of more than twice the amount in bounced cheques, the Supreme Court has held, stressing that the limit is inviolable and should be respected.

Abbas Tyrewala is lying, says the recently-sued Preity Zinta

Last Updated: Sunday, September 15, 2013, 11:48

Preity Zinta, who was recently issued a non-bailable warrant by a court for non-payment of dues by writer-director Abbas Tyrewala for his writing work in her last production Ishkq In Paris, has decided not to take the allegations lying down.

Power of Attorney holder can also file cheque bounce cases: SC

Last Updated: Sunday, September 15, 2013, 11:00

The Supreme Court has held that a criminal complaint in a cheque bounce case can be filed and pursued by a person who holds a power of attorney (PoA) on behalf of the complainant.

Power of Attorney holder can also file cheque bounce cases: SC

Last Updated: Sunday, September 15, 2013, 10:49

The Supreme Court has held that a criminal complaint in a cheque bounce case can be filed and pursued by a person who holds a power of attorney on behalf of the complainant.

Joint account: only signatory of cheque to be tried, says SC

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 2, 2013, 21:11

The Supreme Court has held that a joint account holder cannot be prosecuted in a cheque bounce case unless the cheque has been signed by each and every person of such account.

Levy cheque return fee only if customers at fault: RBI to banks

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 8, 2013, 22:31

In order to ensure fair practices in banking services, the Reserve Bank has asked banks to levy cheque return charges only if the customers are at fault.