Category: Law

Yes, legal action is available in India when a cheque is dishonoured, provided the statutory requirements are satisfied. The primary…

Yes, a post-dated cheque is legally valid in India. It is a cheque bearing a future date and is commonly…

Yes, a cheque holder can instruct a bank to stop payment, but stopping payment does not automatically eliminate the drawer’s…

Yes, cheque forgery can be a criminal offence in India. Creating, altering, signing, or using a cheque fraudulently may amount…

Yes, a blank cheque is not automatically invalid in India, particularly when it has been voluntarily signed and handed over…

Generally, no. Altering the amount written on a cheque without proper authority or consent is not legally permitted in India…

Yes, a cheque signature mismatch can become a legal issue in India, particularly when the cheque is dishonoured and the…

Yes, hacking a bank account can constitute a criminal offence in India. Unauthorized access to online banking, misuse of passwords…

Yes, an unauthorized bank account withdrawal can be legally actionable in India. When money is withdrawn from a bank account…

No, opening a bank account using false, forged, or fraudulently obtained documents is not legally permitted in India. Banks are…