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Cheque Bounce Notice — Get It Right Before It Costs You
Under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, the legal notice isn't a formality — it's a jurisdictional requirement. Sent late, worded badly, or served wrongly, and your case fails before it begins. We get every element right.
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Cheque Bounce Notice Package Inclusions
- Legal notice drafting under Section 138 NI Act
- 15-day demand notice computation and dispatch
- Evidence compilation: cheque, return memo, ledger
- Complaint drafting support if payment not received
- Representation coordination before the Magistrate
Overview
What the Section 138 notice does
A cheque bounce becomes an offence under Section 138 only when the cheque was for a legally enforceable debt and presented within its validity period.
The payee must send a written demand notice to the drawer within 30 days of receiving the bank's return memo.
The drawer then gets 15 days from receiving the notice to make the payment — if paid, no offence arises.
If payment doesn't come, the payee can file a complaint before a magistrate within one month of the 15-day period ending.
A defective notice — wrong address, wrong mode of sending, unclear demand — is the most common reason valid claims fail.
Benefits
Why clients send their 138 notices through us
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The 30-day window is protected
The clock runs from the date of the bank's return memo. We get the notice out within the window, so your case is never thrown out on a technicality.
Drafted to survive court scrutiny
Courts examine who the notice was addressed to, what it said, and how it was sent. We draft it to survive that examination.
Service done properly
Registered post with acknowledgement, served to the right address — service is proved, not assumed.
Settlement is the real goal
A firm, correctly drafted notice often gets you paid. If it does, there's no case to fight — that's a win.
Clear path after the notice
From notice to complaint filing, we map the next steps so you know exactly where the matter stands at each point.
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How we handle your notice
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Timeline check
We review the cheque details, the return memo, and the timeline — the notice must go within 30 days of the memo.
Notice drafting
The notice is drafted under Section 138 — clear facts, correct parties, specific demand, stated consequences.
Dispatch and proof of service
Sent by registered post with acknowledgement due to the drawer's correct address, creating a service record.
Monitor the payment window
We track the 15-day window from receipt and confirm whether payment arrived or the next step is due.
Advise on the complaint
If the drawer doesn't pay, we advise on filing the complaint within the one-month window — and can take it forward.
Why ComplyKart
Why ComplyKart for this
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Speed where it matters
We turn notices around fast, because the 30-day window doesn't wait for anyone.
One lawyer, whole matter
The same lawyer drafts, dispatches, and advises on the complaint — you don't repeat your story to three people.
Settlement-minded drafting
Many notices end in payment, not court. We draft firmly enough to settle, correctly enough to prosecute if it doesn't.
Speed where it matters: We turn notices around fast, because the 30-day window doesn't wait for anyone.
If a founder or investor is outside India
Foreign ownership is possible in many sectors, but it adds document authentication, banking and FEMA work. Set the route before funds move.
Plan before you start
- Check whether your sector permits automatic-route foreign investment
- Confirm the Indian resident director arrangement
- Map ownership, beneficial ownership and pricing
- Allow time for apostilled or consularised documents
Plan for after setup
- Receive funds through permitted banking channels
- Complete RBI/FEMA reporting and keep the bank evidence
- Coordinate tax and ongoing compliance advice early
FAQ
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Yes. Under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, sending a written demand notice within 30 days of the bank's dishonour memo is a mandatory condition — no notice, no case.
The notice gives the drawer 15 days from receipt to pay. If payment arrives in that window, no offence is committed — and the matter ends there.
If the drawer ignores the notice, you can file a criminal complaint before a magistrate within one month of the 15-day window expiring. We can support that step too.
The notice must be sent to the correct address by registered post with acknowledgement due. If it returns undelivered despite correct addressing, the law still treats it as served.
Yes — companies face Section 138 liability alongside the persons in charge of the company. The notice is addressed accordingly.
Up to two years' imprisonment, a fine of up to twice the cheque amount, or both — though courts often prefer compensation over jail when payment is offered.
Quote-based, depending on whether you need the notice alone or support through complaint filing. The notice itself is a small fixed-scope job — ask us for a number.
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Last verified: 4 October 2026
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