Authorized Representatives in Cheque Bounce Cases: Board Resolutions, POA & Filing by Corporate Complainants under Section 138
In cheque dishonour cases under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (“NI Act”), one recurring question is who exactly is competent to file the complaint on behalf of a company or other corporate entity. Since a company is a juristic person, it cannot appear in court physically—it must act through an authorized representative. […]
