Question 1

How long does it take to send a legal notice in Chennai?

Accepted Answer

It typically takes 24-48 hours for our local advocates in Chennai to draft your notice. Once approved by you, it is dispatched immediately via Registered Post with acknowledgment due.

Question 2

Do you have lawyers in Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We have a verified network of highly experienced local advocates practicing in the District Courts of Chennai and the respective High Court, ready to take up your matter.

Question 3

Will my notice be valid in Chennai courts?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Your legal notice is drafted by qualified local advocates precisely adhering to jurisdictional laws, making it fully enforceable and valid across all Chennai courts.

Question 4

What courts in Chennai accept these notices?

Accepted Answer

The legal notice is valid for civil suits in the District Courts of Chennai, applicable consumer forums, and the overarching High Court depending on the jurisdiction amount or case type.

Question 5

How much does a legal notice cost in Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Our transparent flat fee pricing remains the same pan-India, starting from ₹1,499. This includes the legal consultation, professional drafting by an advocate, and the registered post charges to or from Chennai.

Question 6

What is Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act?

Accepted Answer

Section 138 is a penal provision that treats the bouncing of a cheque as a criminal offense. If a cheque is returned unpaid due to insufficient funds, the drawer can face imprisonment up to 2 years, a fine up to twice the cheque amount, or both.

Question 7

What is the deadline for sending a cheque bounce notice?

Accepted Answer

A legal notice for cheque bounce MUST be sent within exactly 30 days of receiving the cheque return memo from the bank. Missing this 30-day deadline heavily weakens your legal protections under Section 138.

Question 8

Does Section 138 apply if the drawer stops payment?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the Supreme Court has clarified that a 'Stop Payment' instruction given by the drawer to their bank also falls under the purview of Section 138, assuming the debt was legally enforceable.

Question 9

How much time does the drawer get to pay after the notice?

Accepted Answer

By law, the drawer must be given exactly 15 days from the date they receive the legal notice to arrange the funds and make the payment. If they fail, you can file a court case within the next 30 days.

Question 10

What happens if the drawer doesn't pay after the notice?

Accepted Answer

If 15 days pass without payment, you gain the statutory right to file a criminal complaint before the Magistrate under Section 138 of the NI Act against the drawer within the next 30 days.

Question 11

Can I claim compensation in addition to the cheque amount?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the court has the power to order the drawer to pay compensation to the payee, which can be up to double the amount of the bounced cheque, to cover legal expenses and interest.

Question 12

Is cheque bounce a criminal or civil matter?

Accepted Answer

Under Section 138, a cheque bounce is fundamentally a criminal offense, meaning it involves potential imprisonment. However, you can choose to simultaneously file a civil suit for the recovery of your money.

Question 13

What reasons for cheque bounce are covered under Section 138?

Accepted Answer

The most common reasons are 'Insufficient Funds', 'Account Closed', 'Stop Payment', and 'Signature Mismatch'. However, the core requirement is that the cheque was issued to discharge a legally enforceable debt.

Question 14

How much does a Section 138 notice cost?

Accepted Answer

Starting at ₹1,499, vakiltech's expert advocates will draft the highly technical Section 138 legal notice ensuring no procedural loopholes are left, and will dispatch it via registered post.

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