Section 138 NI Act: Practice & Procedure
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Turn your understanding of cheque dishonour law into practical procedural knowledge.
Cheque bounce litigation is not simply about a dishonoured cheque—it is about understanding statutory timelines, drafting an effective demand notice, preserving evidence, determining territorial jurisdiction and navigating the complaint process with procedural precision.
The Section 138 NI Act: Practice & Procedure course offers a structured learning experience covering the key legal and procedural aspects of proceedings under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.
Through a focused series of professionally designed learning modules, participants explore the statutory framework of Section 138, the legal presumptions governing negotiable instruments, demand notice drafting, limitation, service of notice, jurisdiction, evidentiary requirements and important judicial precedents.
Designed for law students, junior advocates and legal professionals seeking to strengthen their understanding of cheque dishonour proceedings, this course provides a systematic foundation for approaching Section 138 matters with greater clarity and procedural awareness.
Mastering Section 138: Cheque Dishonour Law, Practice & Procedure
Turn your understanding of cheque dishonour law into practical procedural knowledge.
Cheque bounce litigation is not simply about a dishonoured cheque—it is about understanding statutory timelines, drafting an effective demand notice, preserving evidence, determining territorial jurisdiction and navigating the complaint process with procedural precision.
The Section 138 NI Act: Practice & Procedure course offers a structured learning experience covering the key legal and procedural aspects of proceedings under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.
Through a focused series of professionally designed learning modules, participants explore the statutory framework of Section 138, the legal presumptions governing negotiable instruments, demand notice drafting, limitation, service of notice, jurisdiction, evidentiary requirements and important judicial precedents.
Designed for law students, junior advocates and legal professionals seeking to strengthen their understanding of cheque dishonour proceedings, this course provides a systematic foundation for approaching Section 138 matters with greater clarity and procedural awareness.
Course highlights
- Statutory framework and legal presumptions: Understand the core provisions of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, including the offence under Section 138 and presumptions under Sections 118 and 139.
- Critical statutory timelines: Explore cheque validity, the 30-day notice window, the 15-day payment period and the complaint-filing framework.
- Demand notice drafting and documentation:Study the essential components of a statutory notice, accurate demand formulation and preservation of dispatch and service records.
- Jurisdiction, evidence and litigation procedure: Examine territorial jurisdiction, bank return memos, affidavit evidence, interim compensation, compounding and appellate deposits.
Course Content
Section 138 NI act, 1881
Module 1: Foundations of Section 138 and Statutory Framework
08:26Module 2: Cheque Validity, Dishonour and Statutory Notice
10:06Module 3: Cause of Action and Territorial Jurisdiction
09:03Module 4: Complaint Drafting, Affidavits and Court Procedure
08:45Module 5: Summons, Trial Procedure and Evidence
06:47Module 6: Interim Compensation and Corporate Liability
03:32Module 7: Settlement, Appeals and Practical Case Management
07:48
Quize and Assessment
Practical Resources and Downloadable Study Materials
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