Cheque Bounce Calculator – Section 138 NI Act
Cheque Bounce Calculator
Section 138 NI Act – Notice & Complaint Timeline Calculator
Cheque Details
Enter the amount mentioned on the cheque.
Date mentioned on bank return memo, if applicable.
Date when payee/holder received information from bank.
Optional – enter the actual notice date if already issued.
Required for calculating the 15-day payment period.
Section 138 Timeline Result
Notice must be issued by
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15-Day Payment Deadline
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Cause of Action Date
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Indicative Complaint Filing Deadline
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📅 Cheque Bounce Legal Timeline
1
Cheque Dishonoured
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2
30-Day Notice Period
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3
Legal Notice Served / Received
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4
15-Day Payment Period
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5
Cause of Action
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6
Complaint Filing Period
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Section 138 – Maximum Fine (up to)
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Section 143A – Maximum Interim Compensation
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⚠ Important:
Section 143A permits the court, in the circumstances specified by the Act, to order interim compensation of up to 20% of the cheque amount. This calculator shows the statutory maximum only; it does not mean that 20% will automatically be awarded.
Section 143A permits the court, in the circumstances specified by the Act, to order interim compensation of up to 20% of the cheque amount. This calculator shows the statutory maximum only; it does not mean that 20% will automatically be awarded.
Calculation Basis
• Section 138 proviso (b): written demand notice within 30 days of receiving information regarding dishonour from the bank.
• Section 138 proviso (c): drawer gets 15 days from receipt of the notice to make payment.
• Section 142(1)(b): complaint is ordinarily to be made within one month from the date on which the cause of action arises, subject to the statutory proviso regarding condonation of delay.
• Section 143A: interim compensation may be ordered up to 20% of the cheque amount in the situations specified in the provision.
• Section 138: punishment may extend to imprisonment up to two years, or fine which may extend to twice the amount of the cheque, or both.
• Section 138 proviso (b): written demand notice within 30 days of receiving information regarding dishonour from the bank.
• Section 138 proviso (c): drawer gets 15 days from receipt of the notice to make payment.
• Section 142(1)(b): complaint is ordinarily to be made within one month from the date on which the cause of action arises, subject to the statutory proviso regarding condonation of delay.
• Section 143A: interim compensation may be ordered up to 20% of the cheque amount in the situations specified in the provision.
• Section 138: punishment may extend to imprisonment up to two years, or fine which may extend to twice the amount of the cheque, or both.
⚠️ LEGAL DISCLAIMER & LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
This Cheque Bounce Calculator is provided strictly for general informational, educational and estimation purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice, legal opinion, professional advice, financial advice or any form of legal representation.
The information and calculations provided by this tool are not intended to replace advice from a qualified advocate, legal professional, court, government authority or other competent professional.
INDICATIVE CALCULATION ONLY:
The result generated by this calculator is only an indicative estimate based on the information and dates entered by the user. It must not be treated as a final, binding or legally conclusive determination.
Actual legal deadlines, limitation periods, notice periods, filing dates, compensation, penalties, interest, jurisdiction and other legal consequences may depend upon the facts and circumstances of each case, applicable statutes, amendments, rules, regulations, judicial decisions, court directions, service of notices, holidays, exclusion of time, condonation of delay and other applicable legal principles.
VERIFICATION:
Users are solely responsible for verifying all dates, calculations, statutory provisions and other information generated by this calculator before relying upon it for any legal, financial, commercial or court-related purpose.
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Use of this calculator or access to this website does not create or establish any advocate-client relationship, solicitor-client relationship, professional relationship, fiduciary relationship or contractual relationship between the user and the website owner, web developer, website administrator, publisher or operator.
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• use of this calculator;
• reliance upon any calculation or information generated by this tool;
• incorrect or incomplete information entered by the user;
• errors, omissions or inaccuracies in the calculator or its output;
• changes in law, rules, regulations or judicial decisions;
• incorrect interpretation or application of any legal provision;
• delay, missed limitation period or missed filing deadline; or
• any action or decision taken by a user or any third party based on the information or result generated by this calculator.
NO GUARANTEE:
The website owner and web developer do not warrant or guarantee that the calculator, its calculations, information or results will always be accurate, complete, current, error-free, uninterrupted or suitable for any particular legal matter.
Laws, regulations, court rules and judicial interpretations may change from time to time. Therefore, information available through this tool may not always reflect the latest legal position.
USER RESPONSIBILITY:
The user is solely responsible for determining whether and how the information generated by this calculator should be used. The user should independently verify the applicable law and relevant dates and obtain professional legal advice before taking any legal action or relying on the result.
By using this calculator, the user acknowledges and agrees that the calculator is an informational tool only and that the website owner, web developer and other persons associated with the operation of the website are not providing legal advice through this calculator.
If the result is required for a pending or proposed legal proceeding, users are strongly advised to verify the calculation with a qualified advocate or the appropriate court/authority before relying upon it.
This Cheque Bounce Calculator is provided strictly for general informational, educational and estimation purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice, legal opinion, professional advice, financial advice or any form of legal representation.
The information and calculations provided by this tool are not intended to replace advice from a qualified advocate, legal professional, court, government authority or other competent professional.
INDICATIVE CALCULATION ONLY:
The result generated by this calculator is only an indicative estimate based on the information and dates entered by the user. It must not be treated as a final, binding or legally conclusive determination.
Actual legal deadlines, limitation periods, notice periods, filing dates, compensation, penalties, interest, jurisdiction and other legal consequences may depend upon the facts and circumstances of each case, applicable statutes, amendments, rules, regulations, judicial decisions, court directions, service of notices, holidays, exclusion of time, condonation of delay and other applicable legal principles.
VERIFICATION:
Users are solely responsible for verifying all dates, calculations, statutory provisions and other information generated by this calculator before relying upon it for any legal, financial, commercial or court-related purpose.
NO LEGAL RELATIONSHIP:
Use of this calculator or access to this website does not create or establish any advocate-client relationship, solicitor-client relationship, professional relationship, fiduciary relationship or contractual relationship between the user and the website owner, web developer, website administrator, publisher or operator.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the website owner, web developer, designer, administrator, publisher and/or operator of this website shall not be responsible or liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or financial loss, damage, claim, liability, penalty, cost, expense or legal consequence arising out of or relating to:
• use of this calculator;
• reliance upon any calculation or information generated by this tool;
• incorrect or incomplete information entered by the user;
• errors, omissions or inaccuracies in the calculator or its output;
• changes in law, rules, regulations or judicial decisions;
• incorrect interpretation or application of any legal provision;
• delay, missed limitation period or missed filing deadline; or
• any action or decision taken by a user or any third party based on the information or result generated by this calculator.
NO GUARANTEE:
The website owner and web developer do not warrant or guarantee that the calculator, its calculations, information or results will always be accurate, complete, current, error-free, uninterrupted or suitable for any particular legal matter.
Laws, regulations, court rules and judicial interpretations may change from time to time. Therefore, information available through this tool may not always reflect the latest legal position.
USER RESPONSIBILITY:
The user is solely responsible for determining whether and how the information generated by this calculator should be used. The user should independently verify the applicable law and relevant dates and obtain professional legal advice before taking any legal action or relying on the result.
By using this calculator, the user acknowledges and agrees that the calculator is an informational tool only and that the website owner, web developer and other persons associated with the operation of the website are not providing legal advice through this calculator.
If the result is required for a pending or proposed legal proceeding, users are strongly advised to verify the calculation with a qualified advocate or the appropriate court/authority before relying upon it.
Legal Reference:
Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 – Sections 138, 142 and 143A.
Source: India Code / Government of India.
Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 – Sections 138, 142 and 143A.
Source: India Code / Government of India.
Cheque Bounce Calculator – Section 138 NI Act
Use this free Cheque Bounce Calculator to estimate important legal deadlines under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The calculator helps users understand the 30-day legal notice period, 15-day payment period and indicative complaint filing timeline.
This tool can be useful for advocates, legal professionals, businesses and individuals dealing with cheque dishonour matters. Enter the cheque amount and relevant dates to generate an indicative Section 138 timeline.
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