A recent judgment of Bombay High Court reported in 2010 (6) LJSOFT (URC) 77
Dishonour of cheque _ Complainant advanced cash loan of Rs.5,70,000/- (Amount above Rs.20,000/-) to the accused against receipt and in presence of one witness. Accused also executed an agreement and towards discharge gave the said cheque. Section 269-SS of I.T. Act only provides for penalty for its non compliance and it does not say that if money is advanced in contravention of that Section it would be unrecoverable. Documents executed prove the existence of a legally recoverable debt.