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Course 9 — Litigation

Negotiable Instruments Act & Section 138

Five modules on cheque dishonour litigation in India — the NI Act framework, Section 138 ingredients, drafting the demand notice, filing the complaint, directors' liability under Section 141, and recent Supreme Court developments. Written for litigators, in-house counsel, and finance teams.

5 reading modules 3 quizzes approx 2.5 hr Free certificate Available now

Course modules

01
The Negotiable Instruments Act: Cheques and Dishonour
Reading module · approx 12 min
02
Section 138: Ingredients of the Offence
Reading module · approx 14 min
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Quiz 1 — Mid-Course
Quiz · 5 questions · pass at 70%
03
The Demand Notice: Drafting, Service, and Timelines
Reading module · approx 13 min
04
Filing the Complaint: Jurisdiction, Form, and Evidence
Reading module · approx 12 min
05
Section 141, Compounding, and Recent Developments
Reading module · approx 13 min
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Quiz 2 — Final Assessment
Final assessment · 10 questions · pass at 70%
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Quiz 3 — Advanced
Quiz · 5 questions · pass at 70%

What you will learn

By the end of this course you will understand the complete Section 138 process from dishonour to complaint, draft a demand notice that cannot be challenged on procedural grounds, determine jurisdiction correctly, advise directors on their Section 141 exposure, and apply recent Supreme Court developments on compounding and interim compensation.

Who this course is for

Litigation lawyers handling cheque dishonour cases. In-house counsel and finance teams managing cheque-based collections. Business leaders who have received or issued dishonoured cheques and need to understand their legal position.