Bharat’s Demystifying Section 138 (Dishonour of Cheques) of NI Act by Adv. Lakshita Rajpurohit 1st Edition January 2026

Demystifying Section 138 of NI Act Adv. Lakshita Rajpurohit Demystifying Section 138 of NI Act Adv. Lakshita Rajpurohit About This Book The jurisprudence pertaining to the dishonour of negotiable instruments continues to evolve rapidly. Accordingly, this book endeavours not only to examine the established principles governing such offences but also to explore the contemporary legal developments and emerging doctrines crafted by various courts across the country The genesis of this project lies in the author’s experience, nearly two years ago, of the evident inadequacy of accessible and consolidated legal literature on the subject. With this edition, I have attempted to incorporate all relevant statutory provisions, judicial precedents, and conceptual developments relating to offences under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 supplemented with clear illustrations, with the objective of enhancing the reader’s comprehension and analytical approach to this field of law. Content of the Book is as follows –  I          The Negotiable Instruments Act: A Primer  II         Negotiable Instrument: An Overview  III       Penalties in case of Dishonour of certain Cheques for Insufficiency of Funds in the Accounts  IV       Corporate Criminal Liability under NI Act  V         Cognizance and Jurisdiction under NI Act  VI       Rules of Presumption under NI Act  VII      Expedited Justice: Summary Trials under NI Act  VIII    Streamlining Evidence: Section 145 and Section 146 of NI Act  IX       Settling Disputes: Compounding of Offences under NI Act  X         Compensation under NI Act: A Comprehensive Guide  XI       Additional Procedural aspects of NI Act  XII      Miscellaneous About The Author Ms. Lakshita Raipurohit, a distinguished law graduate and proud alumna of the Faculty of Law. Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur, holds a Master’s degree in Commercial, Corporate and Banking Law. In addition to her flourishing practice as an advocate in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, she has emerged as a compassionate and articulate voice on pressing social concerns, particularly the legal rights and empowerment of disadvantaged women. Through her writings, both online and offline. she tirelessly endeavours to illuminate and uplift those who often remain unheard.