Demystifying Section 138 (Dishonour of Cheques) of the Negotiable Instruments Act – 1st Edition (2026) is a comprehensive and practice-oriented guide on cheque dishonour litigation in India. Authored by Adv. Lakshita Rajpurohit and published by Bharat Publishers, this book provides in-depth analysis of Section 138 of the NI Act, along with allied provisions, procedures, and judicial interpretations.

Spanning 392 pages, the book simplifies complex legal concepts relating to issuance of statutory notice, limitation periods, presumptions, defences, compounding, summary trials, and recent Supreme Court and High Court rulings. It is an essential reference for advocates, judicial officers, corporate legal teams, law students, and litigants dealing with cheque dishonour matters.

 Key Features:

  • Detailed commentary on Section 138 NI Act and allied provisions

  • Step-by-step procedural guidance for filing and defending cases

  • Latest case laws and practical litigation insights

  • Written in a clear, practitioner-friendly manner

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Chapter No.ContentPage No.
Bharat?5
Preface7
Detailed Contents11
Introduction19
Chapter 1The Negotiable Instruments Act: A Primer1
Chapter 2Negotiable Instrument: An Overview5
Chapter 3Penalties in case of Dishonour of certain Cheques for Insufficiency of Funds in the Accounts25
Chapter 4Corporate Criminal Liability under NI Act68
Chapter 5Cognizance and Jurisdiction under NI Act89
Chapter 6Rules of Presumption under NI Act129
Chapter 7Expedited Justice: Summary Trials under NI Act145
Chapter 8Streamlining Evidence: Section 145 and Section 146 of NI Act159
Chapter 9Settling Disputes: Compounding of Offences under NI Act172
Chapter 10Compensation under NI Act: A Comprehensive Guide186
Chapter 11Additional Procedural aspects of NI Act207
Chapter 12Miscellaneous249