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Dear Client, as per your query, In the case of a cheque bounce under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act in Hyderabad, the timeframe would be 12-18 months, but can vary from 6 months to 3+ years depending on the court's workload and the accused party’s cooperation in the case. The actionable steps would include sending a legal notice within 30 days of the cheque bounce, followed by the filing of the case if the payment is not made within 15 days of the sending of the notice. In case of further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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Dear Client,
If your cheque bounced and the person isn't paying despite a proper legal notice (which you
must send within 30 days of the bounce), you can file a case under Section 138 of the
Negotiable Instruments Act in a Hyderabad Magistrate court of proper jurisdiction. The full
process, from filing to getting money or punishment (up to 2 years jail or double the cheque
amount as fine), typically takes 6-12 months if things move smoothly, but with court
backlogs in Hyderabad, it often stretches to 1-2 years for trial, evidence, and judgment. Many
cases settle earlier through mediation, so push for that to save time, hire a local lawyer quick
to avoid missing deadlines.
I hope this helps and if you have any further issues do not hesitate to contact us.