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Arrest for Cheque Bouncing

Last updated on Jun 1, 2022

Cheque bouncing is a criminal offence and you can be arrested by the police. However, it is important to note that the police cannot arrest you without a warrant.

In most cheque bouncing cases, a warrant for your arrest is issued if you do not appear before the Court after being summoned. The crime of cheque bouncing is bailable.

In a scenario of multiple cheque bouncing cases, you can be accused of the crime of cheating under the Indian Penal Code. Then the crime is non-bailable.

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Santosh kumar parida

September 20, 2024

Cheque bounce case

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Shirisha Reddy

October 4, 2024

Hi! What about cheque bonce case do you want to know?

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