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What to do when a cheque bounces — your rights under Section 138 of the NI Act

Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act gives you a clear, time-bound route to recover a bounced cheque amount — but the timeline is unforgiving and the legal-notice format is non-negotiable. Here's the procedure, the traps, and what to do if the drawer

By Editorial Desk · 2026-05-13 · 7 min read

[ Everyday Law ]

Second-driver exclusion clause — not covered under policy

A motor policy that limits the cover to a named driver — the "named-driver-only" or "second-driver-excluded" endorsement — is a familiar feature on small-fleet, family-car and tractor policies. The clause produces a coverage gap when an unnamed driver causes a

By Editorial Desk · 2026-05-13 · 17 min read

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