Employees Have Right To Be Promptly Informed Of Decisions Affecting Their Service Benefits To Enable Timely Recourse: Gujarat High Court

In a recent ruling, the Jharkhand High Court clarified that discharge of a debt by an accused after the issuance of a cheque under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act does not absolve them from criminal liability. The court emphasized that the accused's liability continues despite subsequent payments, reinforcing the statutory framework's intent to deter dishonoring of cheques. This decision underscores the importance of adhering to legal obligations under the NI Act even after attempts to settle debts post-issuance.