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Cheque returned unpaid? The law gives you a short window — use it

Demand notices, Section 138 complaints and recovery for dishonoured cheques — for payees and for the defence.

What this covers

  • Statutory demand notice (Section 138)
  • Complaint filing and court representation
  • Recovery follow-through
  • Defence against cheque bounce complaints
  • Settlement negotiation
  • Advice on limitation and deadlines

The problem

A cheque you were counting on has come back unpaid — and every week you wait weakens your case. The law sets strict deadlines: miss them and the strongest remedy is gone.

How we solve it

We send the statutory demand notice in time, file the complaint if payment still does not come, and press for recovery. If you have received a notice instead, we prepare your defence just as carefully.

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Why clients choose us for this

Deadlines tracked from day one — nothing lapses
Plain advice on whether to fight or settle
Representation on either side of the case
Regular updates in language you can follow

How it works

  1. 1

    Bring the papers

    Cheque, return memo and any correspondence.

  2. 2

    Notice

    Statutory demand notice sent within the time limit.

  3. 3

    Complaint

    Filed if payment does not come in the notice period.

  4. 4

    Recovery

    Judgment, settlement or compounding — whichever pays you.

Documents to bring

  • The dishonoured cheque
  • Bank return memo
  • Proof of the underlying transaction (invoice, loan record, agreement)
  • Any correspondence with the other party

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Common questions

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Very soon — the demand notice must be sent within 30 days of the bank's return memo. Bring the cheque and memo to us as early as you can so no deadline is missed.

Cheque returned unpaid? The law gives you a short window — use it

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