Bombay High Court Quashes Section 138 NI Act Proceedings Against Complainant's Husband Due to Lack of Vicarious Liability. The court held that the husband of the complainant cannot be prosecuted for dishonour of cheques issued by the wife in discharge of her own liability, as there is no vicarious liability under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.
13 Oct 2017The applicant, A.C. Narayanan, was impleaded as an accused in complaints filed by respondent no.2 for offences punishable under Section 138 of the Neg...
