Drawee Can Choose Civil or Criminal Action for Dishonored Security Cheque; Drawer Cannot Dictate Litigation Type.

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....Dishonor of Cheque - when a cheque has been issued as a security, the consequences flowing therefrom is also known to the drawer of the cheque, and in the circumstances, if the cheque is presented and dishonoured, the holder of the cheque/drawee would have the option to initiate civil proceedings for recovery or criminal proceedings for punishment in a fact situation. But, in any event, it is not for the drawer of the cheque to dictate terms with regard to the nature of litigation. - HC....