Court Rules Postdated Cheques Presented in 2007 Comply with Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act.

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....Dishonor of Cheque - In this case, the cheques were postdated to 10.12.2017. They became payable only from the dates endorsed therein. Even though the dates of presentation and dishonour were not specifically pleaded, it is clear from the averments made in the plaint that the cheques were presented within the period of two months since they became payable - thus notwithstanding that the issue of cheques was as early as in 2001, the presentation made in 2007 in accordance with proviso (a) to Section 138 cannot be said to offend Section 84 (2) of NI Act - HC....