Plain-language notes on the law and procedure in cyber crime and cheque bounce cases.
Section 143A lets the court order the accused in a cheque bounce case to pay up to 20% of the cheque amount while the case is pending. Here is when it applies, why it is not automatic, and what happens on acquittal.
A "security cheque" can still lead to a Section 138 case if money was legally due when it was presented. Here is what the Supreme Court has said, when a defence is available, and practical tips for both sides.
Got a legal notice under Section 138 for a bounced cheque? Here is what the notice means, the 15-day period, whether and how to reply, common defences, and what happens if a case is filed.
A cheque bounce case depends on a correct demand notice sent in time. Here is what the notice must contain, how to send it, the time limits, and the common mistakes that can defeat a case.
Named in a cyber fraud case because your bank account or SIM was misused? Learn how mule account cases arise, what the defence focuses on, and what to do right away.
Fear arrest in a cyber fraud case? Learn what anticipatory bail under Section 482 BNSS is, when to apply, where to file, and what the court considers.
Got a notice from the cyber police? Learn how to check if it is genuine, the difference between accused and witness notices under BNSS, and exactly what to do next.
Bank account frozen because of a cyber crime complaint? Learn why it happens, whether it makes you an accused, and the step-by-step process to get your account unfrozen.
Instagram, Facebook or WhatsApp hacked, or a fake profile asking your friends for money? Here is what to do first, how to recover your account, and how to report it.