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COMPLAINT AGAINST CHEQUE DISHONOUR
Legal draft for filing a complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, against cheque dishonour, covering cheque details, bank return memo, legal notice, and the relief sought.
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A legal draft for filing a complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, when a cheque issued towards a legally enforceable debt or liability is dishonored due to insufficient funds or other qualifying reasons. The draft covers the facts of the transaction, cheque details, bank return memo, statutory demand notice, service of notice, and the accused’s failure to make payment within the prescribed period. It provides a structured format for seeking appropriate legal action and relief before the competent court, subject to the applicable statutory requirements.