SC Restores Cheque Dishonour Case: Rules Partners Can Be Prosecuted Even Without Naming Firm

The Supreme Court has restored a "cheque dishonour case," ruling that "partners can be prosecuted even without naming the firm." This decision clarifies the legal position regarding liability in cheque dishonour cases under the Negotiable Instruments Act. It means that individual partners can be held criminally liable for the firm's bounced cheques, even if the firm itself is not explicitly named as an accused in the complaint, provided they were in charge of or responsible for the firm's business at the time. This strengthens the enforceability of cheque dishonour laws against partners.