Why It’s Important to Send a Notice

Why It’s Important to Send a Notice

A bounced cheque is a punishable criminal offense. But before you can file a complaint, Indian law requires you to send a legal notice within 30 days of dishonor. This is your legal right — and responsibility.

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Over 7,500 users have sent cheque bounce notices through VakilSearch to demand payment - many resulted in full recovery without court action.

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    Who can use this?

    Individuals who received a bounced cheque from borrowers or tenants

    Individuals who received a bounced cheque from borrowers or tenants

    Business owners dealing with dishonored payments

    Business owners dealing with dishonored payments

    Freelancers or professionals paid via cheque

    Freelancers or professionals paid via cheque

    What Happens After Sending the Notice?

    What Happens After Sending the Notice?

    1. Once the notice is sent, you give the recipient 7 to 30 days (depending on the case) to respond

    2. If they comply, the issue is resolved without litigation

    3. If they ignore or reject it, the notice becomes your legal proof

    4. Vakilsearch lawyers will help you file a case or begin mediation based on your case's strength

    What If They Don’t Respond?

    What If They Don’t Respond?

    You can initiate a criminal complaint under Section 138 or a civil recovery suit. Our legal experts will guide you based on the case’s strengths.

    How VakilSearch Helps

    Draft notices within 24 hours

    Draft notices within 24 hours

    Connects you with an expert lawyer

    Connects you with an expert lawyer

    Assists with filing legal complaints

    Assists with filing legal complaints

    Helps you prepare documentation for court

    Helps you prepare documentation for court

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    You must send a notice within 30 days of receiving the dishonor slip from the bank.
    Yes. It is structured to meet the conditions under Section 138.
    If the recipient doesn't respond, a VakilSearch lawyer can help you file and represent your case.
    Post-dated cheques are still valid under Section 138 if bounced.