Commercial Recovery
Money recovery and cheque bounce (Section 138 NI Act) representation for individuals and businesses.
Unpaid dues and dishonoured cheques can cripple a business or individual's finances. Our commercial recovery practice focuses on fast, effective recovery of outstanding money through civil suits and criminal complaints under the Negotiable Instruments Act.
We have secured recoveries for clients ranging from individual lenders to businesses owed payment on invoices, salary settlements, and loan agreements.
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- Cheque bounce cases (Section 138 NI Act)
- Money recovery suits
- Loan and invoice default recovery
- Salary and full & final settlement disputes
- Debt Recovery Tribunal matters
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time limit for filing a cheque bounce case?
You must send a written demand notice within 30 days of receiving the bank's return memo. The drawer then has 15 days to pay; if they do not, a complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act must be filed within the next 30 days. Missing these deadlines can be fatal to the case.
Can I recover money without a written agreement?
Yes. Invoices, delivery records, bank statements, emails, and even WhatsApp messages can establish a debt. The available remedy — ordinary suit, summary suit, or criminal complaint — depends on the documents you hold.
What is a summary suit and when does it apply?
A summary suit under Order 37 CPC is a fast-track civil remedy for claims based on written contracts, cheques, or promissory notes. The defendant must obtain the court's leave to defend, which significantly shortens recovery timelines.
Should I file a civil suit or a criminal complaint for unpaid dues?
They serve different purposes: a Section 138 criminal complaint pressures payment through penal consequences, while a civil recovery suit secures a money decree. In many cases we pursue both in parallel for maximum leverage.
Commercial Recovery Articles
Money Recovery Suit in India: A Practical Guide to Filing and Winning
Learn how to file a money recovery suit in India, including jurisdiction, limitation, summary suits, and enforcement. Practical guidance from BKA Lawyers, Delhi NCR.
Cheque Bounce Under Section 138 NI Act: A Complete Guide
Learn about the legal process, penalties, and defenses for cheque bounce cases under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, including recent court rulings and practical steps for both payees and drawers.
Wife Earning No Reason To Reduce Father's Liability To Maintain Children: Supreme Court — Does Your Wife's Income Let You Off the Hook? What the Supreme Court Really Said
The Supreme Court has clarified that a wife's earning capacity does not absolve a father from his duty to maintain his children. Understand the legal position, including recent judgments on maintenance, and what it means for fathers in India.
Commercial Recovery Representation Across Delhi NCR
Our advocates handle commercial recovery matters before the Supreme Court of India, High Court of Delhi, High Court of Punjab & Haryana, Chandigarh, Rajasthan High Court (Jaipur & Jodhpur), All District & Sessions Courts, Delhi — Tis Hazari, Rohini, Karkardooma, Saket, Dwarka, Patiala House & Rouse Avenue, District Courts across NCR — Gurugram, Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, NCLT & NCLAT, New Delhi, DRT & DRAT, New Delhi, RERA Authorities & Consumer Commissions, Delhi NCR, MACT, Labour Courts, CAT & SDM Courts, Delhi, with chambers at Tis Hazari Courts, Rohini Court, Pitampura, Narela.
Tis Hazari Courts
Chamber No. A-15, Western Wing, Tis Hazari Courts, New Delhi - 110054
Rohini Court
Chamber No. 1032, Lawyer's Block, Rohini Court, New Delhi - 110085
Pitampura
NP-39/C, Maurya Enclave, Pitampura, New Delhi - 110088
Narela
Pocket IV, Sector G2 & G6, 1109, Eleventh Floor, Tower C, Narela, Delhi - 110040
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