As of 7 November 2026, under section 142(1)(b) of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, what is the…
Section 142(1)(b) ordinarily requires the complaint within one month after the cause of action under section 138 proviso (c) arises. Its proviso permits cognizance after…
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As of 7 November 2026, under section 142(1)(b) of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, what is the ordinary period for making a complaint after the cause of action under clause (c) of the proviso to section 138 arises, subject to the sufficient-cause proviso?
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Section 142(1)(b) ordinarily requires the complaint within one month after the cause of action under section 138 proviso (c) arises. Its proviso permits cognizance after that period on sufficient cause; one month must not be replaced indiscriminately with 30 days.
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Option A
Six months is not the ordinary section 142(1)(b) complaint period.
Option B
Three months is not the ordinary section 142(1)(b) complaint period.
Option C
Two months is not the ordinary section 142(1)(b) complaint period.
Option D
One month is the prescribed ordinary complaint period, subject to the sufficient-cause proviso.
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