Cheque Bounce Notice (S.138 NI Act)

What this is

Send a legal notice under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act to the person whose cheque bounced. Our panel advocate drafts, reviews and signs the notice on letterhead, and it is sent to them by email and WhatsApp, with tracked speed post if you choose it.

What you get

A legal notice under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, drafted and signed by our panel advocate on letterhead. Sent to the drawer by email and WhatsApp. Optional tracked speed post (+₹79) adds the dispatch receipt, tracking ID and delivery acknowledgement. Includes a short note on when you can file a complaint if the cheque is still not honoured.

How it works

1. 1Share the cheque detailsCheque amount, number and bank, the date and reason on the bank return memo, and the drawer's address. Upload a photo of the cheque and the return memo.
2. 2PayThe fee is set by the cheque amount. Tracked speed post is optional.
3. 3Advocate drafts and signsOur panel advocate drafts the notice under Section 138, reviews it and signs it on letterhead.
4. 4Notice is sentThe notice goes to the drawer by email and WhatsApp, and by speed post if chosen. You receive your copy.

What to have ready

• Cheque (front and back)
• Bank return memoCarries the date and the reason for the bounce.
• Proof of the underlying transaction (if you have it)Invoice, agreement, bank statement or chat, if you have it.
• Your ID proof (if you have it)PAN or Aadhaar. Optional.

What this is based on

• Negotiable Instruments Act 1881, S.138 (1881)
• BNSS 2023 procedural (2023)