Why The Date Chart Comes First
In a cheque dishonour matter, the first useful exercise is not drafting. It is preparing a clear date chart. Note the cheque date, presentation date, bank return memo date, date of information from the bank, notice dispatch date, delivery status, reply date if any, and any payment made later.
What The Demand Notice Record Should Show
The notice file should usually contain the notice copy, address used, postal or courier receipt, tracking report, delivery record, returned envelope if any, reply received, and proof that the cheque and liability documents were preserved.
For The Drawer Or Accused Side
If you receive a demand notice, preserve the envelope, notice copy, date of receipt, reply, payment proof, account record, and the transaction background. Defence assessment may depend on liability, cheque issuance, payment, limitation, service, and settlement communications.
Useful Internal Pages
For a broader overview, see the Section 138 practice page and the focused page for a cheque bounce lawyer in Patna.
Official Reference
Primary statute reference: Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 on India Code.