Cheque Bounce Case
Filing a case for dishonored cheques (Banking Offence).
Overview
Bouncing a cheque is a criminal offense under Banking Offence and Punishment Act. You can file an FIR with the police or a case in District Court.
1Step-by-Step Instructions
Bank Bounce
Present the cheque to the bank. If insufficient funds, get the cheque 'Bounced' (Dishonored) 3 times.
- Not getting the official dishonor slip from bank
2Document Checklist
Required Documents
0 of 3 ready
Why Applications Get Rejected
Stale Cheque
Cheque presented after 6 months of issue date.
Signature Mismatch
If bounced due to signature, it might be treated differently than insufficient funds.
3Appointment & Visit
Bounce Cheque
Visit bank, request payment. If no money, get dishonor slip.
Police Complaint
File 'Jaheri' at Police Station (Banking Offence) for arrest.
Court Case
Alternatively, file for 'Check Anadar' in District Court for recovery + interest.
Common Questions
Q. Is it a criminal case?
Yes, under Banking Offence Act, the issuer can be jailed.
Q. What is the time limit?
You should file the complaint within 1 year of the cause of action.
Q. Can I get interest?
Yes, court usually awards the amount + interest.