This book is a comprehensive study dealing with the problem of dishonour of cheques and the remedies available under different statutes. After providing an introduction in Part I, the author discusses in Part II the now most resorted to criminal remedy under section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act; Part III refers to cheating under section 420 of Indian Penal Code; Part IV elaborates on the Summary Procedure as envisaged under Order XXXVII of CPC and Part V introduces the novel aspect of remedy available under the Consumer Protection Act - the dishonour of cheque amounting to deficiency of service by the bank of the drawer or the drawee. |