Legal Awareness: Part Payment of a Cheque and Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
When a cheque is presented for collection without properly accounting for a part-payment already made by the drawer, questions may arise regarding its enforceability under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The legal effect depends on the facts, the timing of the part-payment, the amount legally enforceable on the date of presentation, and compliance with the statutory requirements.
A cheque presented for an amount exceeding the legally enforceable debt may not automatically attract liability under Section 138. Each case must be examined in light of the applicable law and judicial precedents.
For legal advice and assistance regarding cheque dishonour, recovery of money, and related legal proceedings, consult a qualified legal professional.
Advocate Gajanan Hemke | Legal Consultant
Advocate Gajanan Hemke provides legal guidance and representation with a focus on protecting clients’ legal rights and interests. His legal services include guidance on cheque dishonour cases under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, money recovery matters, civil disputes, and other legal proceedings.
Committed to professional ethics, client-focused assistance, and effective legal solutions, Advocate Gajanan Hemke strives to help clients understand their legal rights and available remedies.
📍 Office: Plot No. 174, Janki Nagar, Uday Nagar Square, near Manewada, Nagpur, Maharashtra – 440034
📞 Contact: 9890268655
🌐 Website: www.gajananhemkeadvocate.com
✉️ Email: hemkegajanan@gmail.com
When a cheque is presented for collection without properly accounting for a part-payment already made by the drawer, questions may arise regarding its enforceability under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The legal effect depends on the facts, the timing of the part-payment, the amount legally enforceable on the date of presentation, and compliance with the statutory requirements.
A cheque presented for an amount exceeding the legally enforceable debt may not automatically attract liability under Section 138. Each case must be examined in light of the applicable law and judicial precedents.
For legal advice and assistance regarding cheque dishonour, recovery of money, and related legal proceedings, consult a qualified legal professional.
Advocate Gajanan Hemke | Legal Consultant
Advocate Gajanan Hemke provides legal guidance and representation with a focus on protecting clients’ legal rights and interests. His legal services include guidance on cheque dishonour cases under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, money recovery matters, civil disputes, and other legal proceedings.
Committed to professional ethics, client-focused assistance, and effective legal solutions, Advocate Gajanan Hemke strives to help clients understand their legal rights and available remedies.
📍 Office: Plot No. 174, Janki Nagar, Uday Nagar Square, near Manewada, Nagpur, Maharashtra – 440034
📞 Contact: 9890268655
🌐 Website: www.gajananhemkeadvocate.com
✉️ Email: hemkegajanan@gmail.com
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