Remedies under N.I. Act

Yes he can file civil suit, if it comes within limitation period of 3 years.

Dear Arvind,

Thanks for reply. Can a Criminal court award compensation to avoid Civil litigation?

Thanks and regards,

Chennakeshava

Yes criminal court can award compensation to the victim also, Even then civil proceeding may lie.

Yes I fully agree with Mr. Arvind, advocate

Regards

Vipin Marya

advocate

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Dear Chandershekhar

yes Y can file a ordinary civil suit for recovery of money.

Mr. Sardesana, well said.  For same cause of action if a person is undergoing punishment for criminal and civil liability it is because we have a division of legal system into two criminal and civil...not because the person is on wrong side.  Once civil liability is fulfilled, he shall be set free.  Or if he is not in a position to fulfill civil liability, then he shall under go punishment. 

but for civil liability he will file indigent application than what you will do.

Filing of Civil suit s the only remedy open to you for recovery of your dues now. The Criminal court could have awarded compensation to you equal to the amount of the cheque together with simple interest @ 9% p.a. at the time of awarding jail sentence. The  Hon"ble Supreme in a recently decided case has observed that the criminal court s are empowered to do so. Of course you have to ensure that the drawer has sufficient means for realisation of your decree, which appears to be doubtful