Chapter XVII
OF PENALTIES IN CASE OF DISHONOUR OF CERTAIN CHEQUES FOR INSUFFICIENCY OF FUNDS IN THE ACCOUNTS
Sections in this chapter
- Section 138 — Dishonour of cheque for insufficiency, etc., of funds in the account.
- Section 139 — Presumption in favour of holder.
- Section 140 — Defence which may not be allowed in any prosecution under section 138.
- Section 141 — Offences by companies.
- Section 142 — Cognizance of offences.
- Section 142A — Validation for transfer of pending cases.
- Section 143 — Power of Court to try cases summarily.
- Section 143A — Power to direct interim compensation.
- Section 144 — Mode of service of summons.
- Section 145 — Evidence on affidavit.
- Section 146 — Bank's slip prima facie evidence of certain facts.
- Section 147 — Offences to be compoundable.
- Section 148 — Power of Appellate Court to order payment pending appeal against conviction.