Court Rules No Vicarious Liability for Nominee Director Without Specific Role in Negotiable Instruments Act Case.

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....Offence punishable under Sections 138 read with 142 of the Negotiable Instruments Act - petitioner is the independent non-executive nominee director - No vicarious liability can be fastened on the petitioner in the absence of specific role being attributed to the petitioner. - HC....