https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=110171 Vicarious criminal liability under section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act arises only where the complaint specifically pleads facts showing that the accused was, at the relevant time, in charge of and responsible for the company's business; a bare reference to designation is insufficient. Mere status as a director does not by itself fasten liability, because responsibility depends on actual role and involvement. A Managing Director, Joint Managing Director, or the signatory of the dishonoured cheque may still be proceeded against where the statutory requirements are otherwise satisfied, including the basis for liability under section 141(2). en-us Tue, 20 Sep 2005 00:00:00 +0530 Sat, 20 Sep 2025 12:19:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=110171 Vicarious criminal liability under section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act arises only where the complaint specifically pleads facts showing that the accused was, at the relevant time, in charge of and responsible for the company's business; a bare reference to designation is insufficient. Mere status as a director does not by itself fasten liability, because responsibility depends on actual role and involvement. A Managing Director, Joint Managing Director, or the signatory of the dishonoured cheque may still be proceeded against where the statutory requirements are otherwise satisfied, including the basis for liability under section 141(2). Case-Laws Companies Law Tue, 20 Sep 2005 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=110171