Fast. Practical. Legally sound.
We help businesses and individuals recover money, oppose wrongful dishonour, and enforce your rights under the Negotiable Instruments Act — with clear strategies, quick action, and courtroom-ready documentation.
When a cheque bounces or a promissory note goes unpaid, the financial and emotional cost is immediate. Our Negotiable Instruments practice specialises in turning those stressful moments into recoveries — through demand notices, negotiated settlements, criminal complaints where appropriate, and civil enforcement. Whether you want a quick settlement or robust litigation, we provide a tailored, cost-effective plan that protects your cash flow and reputation.
What We Handle
- Cheque dishonour / bounced cheques — demand notices under Section 138, drafting and service of legal notices, representation before criminal courts.
- Promissory notes & bills of exchange — enforcement, dispute resolution, and recoveries.
- Notice drafting & service — legally compliant statutory demand notices to increase chances of settlement.
- Negotiation & settlement — pre-litigation settlement talks, structured payment plans, waiver & compromise deeds.
- Criminal proceedings — filing and prosecuting complaints under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.
- Civil recovery & execution — filing suits for recovery, obtaining decrees, and execution proceedings.
- Bank communication & safeguards — handling bank queries, advising on stop-payments, and preventing wrongful encashment.
- Due-diligence & prevention — contract clauses, instrument checks, and best practices to reduce future exposure.
Why Choose Our Team
- Specialist experience: Focused experience in negotiable instrument matters — from quick settlements to contested trials.
- Practical, commercial approach: We prioritise recoveries that preserve business relationships where possible and pursue firm litigation where necessary.
- Transparent fees & outcomes: Clear fee structures and realistic outcome estimates so you can choose the path that fits your time and budget.
- Fast initial action: Many recoveries succeed because of prompt demand notices and negotiation — we act quickly to maximise leverage.
- Courtroom-ready: Thorough evidence collection and crisp pleadings to support both criminal complaints and civil suits.
Our Process (Simple, Step-by-Step)
- Free case intake & assessment — you send the instrument and chronology; we evaluate merits and next steps.
- Notice & negotiation (pre-litigation) — serve statutory demand notice; attempt settlement within statutory timelines.
- File proceedings (if needed) — criminal complaint under Section 138 / civil suit for recovery, concurrently if strategic.
- Representation & enforcement — hearings, evidence, decree execution and recovery or negotiated settlement.
- Closure & post-recovery compliance — documentation of settlement, release deeds, or decree satisfaction
Typical Timelines & Expectations
- Pre-litigation notice period: usually 15 days from receipt of the statutory demand (as per Section 138 procedure).
- Settlement window: many matters settle during or shortly after the notice period; others proceed to complaint/suit.
- Court timelines: depend on jurisdiction and backlog; we always pursue settlement while the case is active.
(We’ll give a specific estimate after reviewing your documents.)
Pricing
- Notice + negotiation package — fixed fee (includes drafting, service of notice, one round of negotiation).
- Comprehensive litigation package — retainer + stage fees (includes filing, court appearances and execution).
- Hybrid / contingency options — available for selected commercial matters (discussed on case intake).
(We provide a written fee proposal before any engagement.)