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The Fragmentation of Criminal Liability: A Critical Dissent on Sumit Bansal v. M/s MGI Developers and Multiple Cheque Bounce Cases under Section 138 NI Act
Executive Summary The intersection of commercial exigencies and criminal jurisprudence has long been a site of friction within the Indian legal framework. The Negotiable Instrument
Personal Criminal Liability of Directors Under Section 138 NI Act Remains Unaffected by IBC Moratorium: Bombay High Court Ruling
Introduction The intersection of insolvency law and criminal liability has emerged as one of the most debated areas in contemporary Indian jurisprudence. The Bombay High Court̵
Supreme Court Clarifies Partner Liability Under Section 138 NI Act: Firm Need Not Be Arraigned
Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in a landmark judgment delivered on July 14, 2025, in Dhanasingh Prabhu v. Chandrasekar & Another, clarified the scope of partner liabi
SC Ruling: Interim Moratorium Under Section 96 Won’t Halt Section 138 NI Act Criminal Prosecution Against Individuals
Authored by: Aaditya Bhatt, Advocate Bhatt & Joshi Associates Introduction In a significant ruling impacting individuals facing cheque dishonour cases while simultaneously unde
Section 138 of the NI Act: Supreme Court Rules Against Transfer of Cheque Dishonour Cases by Accused – A Legal Analysis
Introduction In a significant ruling on June 24, 2024, the Supreme Court observed that an accused cannot seek the transfer of a case related to the offence of dishonour of cheque u
