Cheque issue

Dear Sir, It is very hard to say that you have paid the amount in cash. However, you may try your level best during the course of trial or directly go to High Court and get a stay order on such false cheque bounce proceedings if filed. In the meanwhile reply the legal notice saying that you have paid the said amount in cash in the presence of so and so witnesses.

If you have proof of payment in cash, then while replying legal notice your should refute and deny the allegations and should assert the payment made in lieu of cheque. But if you cannot prove the cash payment, then, you can make payment in court also on the very first date and can get the case compounded. 

The legal notice is part of the proceedings initiated under the Negotiable Instruments act, as the cheque bounced on a previous occasion. It is important to note that the Negotiable Instruments act allows for litigation only if the payment due has not been paid along with other conditions. In the current case, the payment has already been made and hence no legal action you are sustainable. However, sending a reply to the legal notice is essential. Kindly contact an advocate to help you in this regard.

First of all , you should give a reply to the said Legal notice at the earliest, which you have received, defending all the allegations labeled against you. Secondly, you should have a document to evidence of the payment done by you . For further detailed query you should consult with a Lawyer