https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=782817 A cheque described as a security cheque can still support prosecution under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act where the complaint and surrounding documents prima facie show an existing enforceable liability; disputed assertions about discharge, failed transaction, or absence of debt are questions for trial and not for quashing. The complaint was also held sufficient against directors under Section 141 because it specifically alleged that they were in charge of and responsible for the company's day-to-day affairs. On that basis, the inherent jurisdiction was declined and the dishonour complaint was allowed to proceed. en-us Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0530 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 09:20:34 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=782817 A cheque described as a security cheque can still support prosecution under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act where the complaint and surrounding documents prima facie show an existing enforceable liability; disputed assertions about discharge, failed transaction, or absence of debt are questions for trial and not for quashing. The complaint was also held sufficient against directors under Section 141 because it specifically alleged that they were in charge of and responsible for the company's day-to-day affairs. On that basis, the inherent jurisdiction was declined and the dishonour complaint was allowed to proceed. Case-Laws Indian Laws Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=782817