Banerjee�s Commentary on the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 is a practical and comprehensive legal reference focusing on the law relating to negotiable instruments and dishonour of cheques. The book provides detailed guidance on important provisions of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, with particular emphasis on matters arising from cheque dishonour litigation.
The 4th Edition incorporates updated legal developments and is presented with reference to the new criminal laws. It highlights important points to be considered in proceedings relating to dishonour of cheques and includes model forms useful for legal drafting and practice.
The book is particularly useful for advocates, judicial officers, law students, legal professionals and litigants dealing with cheque-bounce cases and other matters under the Negotiable Instruments Act.

CORE SUBJECTS

� Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
� Cheques and Negotiable Instruments
� Dishonour of Cheques
� Section 138 � Dishonour of Cheque for Insufficiency of Funds
� Section 139 � Presumption in Favour of Holder
� Section 140 � Defence Not Permissible in Certain Cases
� Section 141 � Offences by Companies
� Section 142 � Cognizance of Offences
� Section 143 � Summary Trial
� Section 143A � Interim Compensation
� Section 144 � Service of Summons
� Section 145 � Evidence on Affidavit
� Section 146 � Bank�s Slip/Memo as Prima Facie Evidence
� Section 147 � Compounding of Offences
� Statutory Notice in Cheque Dishonour Cases
� Cause of Action and Limitation
� Presumptions Relating to Cheques
� Burden of Proof
� Defences in Cheque-Bounce Proceedings
� Criminal Liability for Dishonour of Cheques
� Company and Director Liability
� Trial and Procedure in Section 138 Cases
� Compounding and Settlement of Offences
� Appeals and Revision
� Model Forms and Legal Drafting
� Relevant Judicial Decisions
� Impact of New Criminal Laws on Practice

Key Features

� 4th Edition
� Focused commentary on the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
� Special emphasis on dishonour of cheques
� Covers important aspects of Section 138 proceedings
� Includes Points to Ponder for practical consideration
� Updated provisions and legal developments
� Based on the new criminal laws
� Includes useful Model Forms
� Designed for practical use in cheque-bounce litigation

Ideal For

� Advocates,
� Judicial Officers,
� Law Students,
� Legal Practitioners,
� Corporate Professionals,
� Legal Researchers
� Litigants dealing with cheque dishonour matters, negotiable instruments and related proceedings under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.