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    Question

    Under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act,

    1881, cheque dishonour offence completes when:
    A Cheque presented within validity, notice served within 30 days, complaint filed within 15 days of notice Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Cheque returned unpaid Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Account holder informed Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Bank issues memo only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Drawer fails to pay within 15 days Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 138 of the NI Act creates strict criminal liability sequence: (1) Cheque presented within 3/6 months validity, (2) Returned unpaid due to insufficient funds, (3) Payee serves 30-day demand notice, (4) Drawer fails to pay, (5) Complaint within 15 days of notice expiry. Each step mandatory for offence constitution.

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