https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=797824 Vicarious criminal liability of a company director for cheque dishonour requires foundational, specific averments that the director was both in charge of and responsible for the company's business when the offence occurred. These cumulative requirements under Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act are strictly construed because they depart from the ordinary rule against vicarious criminal liability. Mere directorship, general allegations of day-to-day involvement, or an unspecified assertion that accused persons issued the cheque is insufficient. The complaint must identify the cheque signatory or attribute a distinct role, participation, control, or responsibility in the relevant transaction; otherwise, proceedings against the director may amount to abuse of process. en-us Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0530 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:42:29 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=797824 Vicarious criminal liability of a company director for cheque dishonour requires foundational, specific averments that the director was both in charge of and responsible for the company's business when the offence occurred. These cumulative requirements under Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act are strictly construed because they depart from the ordinary rule against vicarious criminal liability. Mere directorship, general allegations of day-to-day involvement, or an unspecified assertion that accused persons issued the cheque is insufficient. The complaint must identify the cheque signatory or attribute a distinct role, participation, control, or responsibility in the relevant transaction; otherwise, proceedings against the director may amount to abuse of process. Case-Laws Indian Laws Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=797824