Bombay High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Company and Directors in Cheque Dishonour Case — Lack of Evidence of Mens Rea and Vicarious Liability. Court holds that mere issuance of cheque by a company employee without authorization or knowledge of directors does not attract Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 against the company or its directors in absence of specific averments and proof of involvement.
27 Jul 2017The petitioners, M/s Dream Logistics India Pvt. Ltd. and its directors, filed a criminal writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution ...




