Vicarious Liability under Current Legal Regime of Negotiable Instruments Act: An Analysis of Evolving Judicial Precedents
Introduction Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act of 1881 (“NI Act”) makes it a crime to dishonour a cheque. The purpose of the provision, according to the Hon’ble Supreme Court, is to promote the efficacy of banking operations and to ensure credibility in conducting business via cheques. Because companies conduct a large number of … Continue reading Vicarious Liability under Current Legal Regime of Negotiable Instruments Act: An Analysis of Evolving Judicial Precedents
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