Q121
Open questionCognizance of an offence under section 138 can be taken by a court only on a/an
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Q122
Open questionProceedings under section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act 1881 which defence shall not be allowed?
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Q123
Open questionUnder Section 23 of Negotiable Instruments Act, a promissory note or bill of exchange, dated 31st August, 2018 is made payable three months after date. The instrument is at maturity of the . . . . . . . . ?
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Q124
Open questionUnder section 11 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, a promissory note, bill of exchange or cheque drawn or made in India, and made payable in, or drawn upon any person resident in India is . . . . . . . .
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Q125
Open questionIf the words "not negotiable" are used with special crossing in a cheque, the cheque is
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Q126
Open questionA Magistrate issuing a summons to an accused or a witness can send it
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Q127
Open questionThe Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 became operative from the date of
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Q128
Open questionSection 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, . . . . . . . . . . mens rea
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Q129
Open questionWhich option is correct, where a complaint under section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act is filed at premature stage i.e. before the expiry of period prescribed in demand notice of 15 days?
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Q130
Open questionCheque doesn't require any stamping.
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Q131
Open questionThe maximum amount of fine which can be imposed under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act is
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Q132
Open questionA draws a bill on B for 1 500 payable to the order of A. B accepts the bill, but subsequently dishonours it by non-payment. Asues B on the bill. B proves that it was accepted for value as to 1 400, and as an accommodation to the plaintiff as to the residue. Thus, as per the provisions of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, A can only recover the following amount:
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Q133
Open questionWhich of the following section of Negotiable Instruments Act is related with presumption?
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Q134
Open questionUnder section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act, complaint may be made within from cause of action arises -
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Q135
Open questionIf the person committing an offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, is a company, the following shall be deemed to be guilty of the offence:
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Q136
Open questionMatch List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the given below the lists:
| List I | List II |
| a. Cognizance of offences | 1. Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 |
| b. Offences by companies and firms | 2. Section 142 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 |
| c. Dishonour of cheque for insufficiency of funds | 3. Section 143 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 |
| d. Power of court to try cases summarily | 4. Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 |
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Q137
Open questionThe Provision, that "no court inferior to that of a Metropolitan Magistrate or a Judicial Magistrate of the First Class shall try offence punishable under Section 138", exists under
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Q138
Open questionThe Drawer shall be held . . . . . . . . under section 138 if he has stopped payment after issuing the cheque.
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Q139
Open questionIn which of the following cases did Supreme Court hold that complaint for dishonor of cheque can be filed at the place where cheque was lodged and not where cheque was issued?
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Q140
Open questionWhether director is liable if the cheque issued on behalf of company is dishonored?
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