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Cheque Bounce Advice (NI Act Sec 138)Statutory Procedure FAQ (New Delhi) • Statutory Reference

Interim compensation and stay procedure in Section 138 NI Act cheque bounce complaint

A commercial cheque of INR 18 Lakhs was dishonored due to stop-payment instructions. Statutory notice period of 15 days expired...

✓ Answered by Supreme Court & High Court Research Desk (Statutory Procedure Reference)

Under Section 143A of the Negotiable Instruments Act, the trial court may direct up to 20% interim compensation upon framing of notice. Ensure certified copy of any High Court stay is filed immediately.

Divorce & Matrimonial AdviceStatutory Procedure FAQ (Mumbai) • Statutory Reference

Can the 6-month cooling-off period in Section 13B Mutual Consent Divorce be waived?

Both spouses have lived separately for 18 months and settled alimony and custody via MoU. Can Family Court waive Second Motion delay?

✓ Answered by Family Court Procedural Research Desk (Statutory Procedure Reference)

Yes. Following the Supreme Court ruling in Amardeep Singh vs. Harveen Kaur, the 6-month cooling period under Section 13B(2) HMA is directory and can be waived via application.