Under section 142(1)(b) of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, what is the ordinary time limit for a…
Section 142(1)(b) sets an ordinary period of one month from the cause of action. Its proviso permits delayed cognizance if the complainant establishes sufficient cause.
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Under section 142(1)(b) of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, what is the ordinary time limit for a cheque dishonour complaint from the date the cause of action arises under proviso (c) to section 138?
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Section 142(1)(b) sets an ordinary period of one month from the cause of action. Its proviso permits delayed cognizance if the complainant establishes sufficient cause.
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Option A
Fifteen days is the drawer’s period to pay after receipt of the demand notice under proviso (c) to section 138.
Option B
The ordinary complaint period under section 142(1)(b) is one month from accrual of the cause of action.
Option C
Forty-five days is not the ordinary period measured from accrual of the cause of action.
Option D
Two months is not the ordinary statutory period. A court can take delayed cognizance only on sufficient cause.
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