Bombay High Court Quashes Process Against Wife in Cheque Dishonour Case for Professional Fees — No Vicarious Liability Without Specific Role in Issuance of Cheque. The court held that under Section 138 read with Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, a spouse cannot be held liable merely on the basis of relationship or general participation in communications; specific averments of being in charge of business are required.
21 Aug 2019The petitioner, Alka Khandu Avhad, wife of Khandu Kacharu Avhad, challenged an order dated 23/02/2018 passed by the learned Metropolitan Magistrate, 4...
