account blocked

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Anonymous
(Querist) 20 August 2010
This query is : Resolved
Hi,
Can you tell me whether Account Blocked / Freezed comes under section 138 N.I.Act or not. I have to file one complaint in which reason for cheque bounce is Account Freezed. If anyone have any Judgment in support of it kindly provide me the same.
s.subramanian
(Expert) 21 August 2010
No. When an account is blocked or freezed in acordance with law,there is no offence u/s 138 committed and the drawer of the cheque is not liable to be prosecuted.