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Under Section 138 of the NI Act, the penalty for 'Dishonour of Cheque' for insufficiency of funds can be:

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Section 138 provides for criminal liability for cheque bounce due to insufficient funds, with a maximum of 2 years in jail or a fine up to double the cheque amount.

A Fine up to the amount of the cheque.

B Imprisonment up to 1 year.

C Imprisonment up to 2 years and/or fine up to twice the amount of the cheque.

D Permanent cancellation of the bank account.

E No criminal liability, only a civil fine.

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