https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=395528 The High Court of Kerala ruled that Section 143A of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 applies prospectively and does not cover offences committed before its introduction. The court set aside the order for the accused to deposit 20% of the cheque amount, emphasizing the need for correct application of the law. The decision clarified the limited scope of Section 143A and highlighted the importance of safeguarding the rights of the accused in cases of dishonor of cheques. en-us Tue, 26 May 2020 00:00:00 +0530 Wed, 27 May 2020 10:57:01 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=395528 The High Court of Kerala ruled that Section 143A of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 applies prospectively and does not cover offences committed before its introduction. The court set aside the order for the accused to deposit 20% of the cheque amount, emphasizing the need for correct application of the law. The decision clarified the limited scope of Section 143A and highlighted the importance of safeguarding the rights of the accused in cases of dishonor of cheques. Case-Laws Indian Laws Tue, 26 May 2020 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=395528