3 DAY LIVE WORKSHOP ON ONE CHEQUE, ONE CASE, ONE CONVICTION : THE POWER OF SECTION 138 UNDER THE NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS ACT, 1881 [27 MARCH– 29 MARCH 2026]

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About the Workshop

Legal Vidhiya presents a 3-Day Live Workshop on “One Cheque, One Case, One Conviction: The Power of Section 138 under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881” scheduled from 27 March – 29 March 2026.

This workshop is specially designed for law students, interns, young advocates, judicial aspirants, and legal professionals who wish to gain a practical, procedural, and hands-on understanding of cheque dishonour litigation under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.

The workshop provides a step-by-step journey of a cheque bounce case, beginning from the issuance and dishonour of cheque, drafting of statutory demand notice, filing of complaint, recording of evidence, defence strategy, trial procedure, and culminating in conviction, compensation, and execution of orders.

Through statutory interpretation, drafting exercises, procedural breakdown, case law discussions, and practical courtroom strategy, participants will develop the confidence to draft, argue, defend, and successfully conduct proceedings under Section 138 NI Act.

Day 1: Legal Framework & Initiation of Proceedings

“Understanding Section 138: Ingredients, Notice & Filing of Complaint”

• Overview, object, and scope of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
• Legislative intent behind insertion of Section 138
• Essential ingredients of offence under Section 138
• Meaning of “legally enforceable debt or liability”
• Presumptions under Sections 118 and 139
• Validity and presentation of cheque
• Grounds of dishonour
• Mandatory statutory demand notice under Section 138(b)
• Time limitations: 30 days notice and 15 days payment period
• Cause of action and limitation for filing complaint
• Jurisdiction of Magistrate Court (territorial jurisdiction principles)
• Drafting of statutory legal notice – structure and essential clauses
• Practical roadmap from cheque dishonour to filing of complaint

Day 2: Trial Procedure & Court Strategy

“From Cognizance to Evidence: Conducting a Section 138 Trial”

• Filing of complaint under Section 200 CrPC
• Pre-summoning evidence by affidavit
• Issuance of summons and service
• Plea of accused and framing of substance of accusation
• Summary trial procedure under Section 143 NI Act
• Evidence by complainant through affidavit
• Cross-examination strategy
• Statement of accused under Section 313 CrPC
• Defence evidence – when and how
• Common defence strategies in cheque bounce cases
• Rebuttal of statutory presumptions
• Judicial approach towards presumption of liability
• Drafting complaint under Section 138 – clause-by-clause explanation
• Practical drafting exercise: Complaint and evidence affidavit

Day 3: Conviction, Compensation & Enforcement

“Securing Conviction & Ensuring Recovery”

• Final arguments in Section 138 cases
• Appreciation of evidence in cheque bounce matters
• Burden of proof and reverse onus principle
• Sentencing under Section 138
• Compensation under Section 357 CrPC
• Interim compensation under Section 143A NI Act
• Deposit pending appeal under Section 148 NI Act
• Compounding of offences under Section 147 NI Act
• Remedies in case of acquittal
• Appeal provisions and limitation
• Execution of fine and recovery mechanisms
• Practical strategy: From conviction to realization of amount
• Complete roadmap: One Cheque → One Case → One Conviction

About the Speaker

Mr. Nityanand Singh is an Advocate practising before the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India and a Fellow Member (F.C.S.) of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI). He holds a Doctorate in Law and brings over 20 years of extensive experience in litigation practice. He is the Founder and Partner of the international law firm “NAKS Legal (Advocates & Solicitors),” which operates as a corporate law firm under a retail concept model and is presently handling litigation matters across more than 500 districts in India and abroad.

In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Singh is actively involved in social initiatives. He runs a non-governmental organization under the name “Vidya Vijay Foundation,” dedicated to the upliftment of underprivileged and needy individuals through support in education, social development, and improvement of living standards. The foundation is named in honor of his parents—his mother, Mrs. Vidyadhari Devi, and his father, Dr. Vijay Narayan Singh—reflecting his deep respect and commitment to their legacy.

Mr. Singh also contributes to academic and professional development as a Visiting Faculty at premier institutions, including the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), and several reputed law colleges and business schools across India. Beyond his professional and academic engagements, he is socially and politically active and has contested the Delhi Legislative Assembly elections twice, demonstrating his commitment to public service and civic engagement.

Workshop Details

• Dates: 27 March to 29 March 2026
• Registration Link :https://rzp.io/rzp/glhfXD7
• Certificate: E – Certificate of Participation will be awarded to all participants.

For more information contact Mr. Paras Chugh at +91-9782859038 or mail at info.legalvidhiya@gmail.com

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