Question

A complaint under Section 138 must be filed within what time after the cause of action arises, as per Section 142?

Q: Answer-A complaint under Section 138 must be filed within what time after the cause of action arises, as pe...

Under Section 142 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, a complaint for an offence under Section 138 must be made in writing within one month of the date on which the cause of action arises, that is, after the expiry of the fifteen-day payment period following the notice. The court may take cognizance of a complaint filed after this period if the complainant shows sufficient cause for the delay. The complaint must be filed by the payee or holder in due course.