Introduction: When a Cheque Speaks Louder Than Words In India, cheques are not just pieces of paper — they are a promise. A promise that money will be paid when due. But what happens when that promise fails? Every day, thousands of cheques are dishonoured across the country, triggering legal disputes and financial anxiety. The law steps in through Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 , which treats cheque dishonour not merely as a private breach, but as a crimi
