Iām looking for some general information about handling a situation where a business payment was made through a cheque, but the cheque was later returned unpaid by the bank.
What are the usual steps after a cheque is dishonoured? For example, when should the bank return memo, payment records, and other documents be collected, and when is a legal notice generally considered appropriate?
Iām particularly interested in understanding how cheque bounce cases are normally handled in India and what someone should consider before starting legal proceedings. It would also be useful to know whether consulting a lawyer early can help avoid procedural mistakes.
I came across Nair Law Chamber, which discusses cheque bounce matters and the legal process involved, and Iām interested in hearing how others have approached similar situations.
Advocate Siddharth Nair
