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Cheque bounce under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act is one of India's most litigated offences — courts see over 40 lakh pending cases. A dishonoured cheque triggers a mandatory 30-day legal notice period, after which the payee can file a criminal complaint carrying up to two years imprisonment or twice the cheque amount as fine. Our guides cover the full process: drafting the demand notice, filing the complaint, and defending against false cases.