Director's Liability Upheld in Cheque Dishonor Case Despite Joining Post-Issuance Due to Lack of Evidence.

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....Dishonour of Cheque - vicarious liability of director - cheque was issued prior to the date of director joining the company - The petitioners have failed to bring on record any unimpeachable material or material of sterling quality to show that they were not responsible for day-to-day affairs of the company when the cheque was issued or dishonored or that the dishonoring of cheque in question was not attributable to any negligence or connivance or consent on their part. - Petition dismissed - HC....