Lok Adalat Award in Cheque Dishonour Case Under S.138 NI Act Can Be Executed by Civil Court: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court recently dealt with a crucial matter concerning the executability of awards passed by the Lok Adalat, particularly in criminal cases under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act (NI Act). Section 138 of the NI Act deals with the dishonour of cheques due to insufficiency of funds in the account, a matter that often results in legal action against the drawer of the cheque. The…
