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What is the penalty/ punishment that can be imposed on the cheque issuer in a Cheque Bounce Case?

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According to the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, under Section 138, issuing a bounced cheque is a criminal offence. So, if a complaint is filed in a court and the court finds merit in it, then a person can go to jail or might have to pay a hefty fine. The fine can be up to two times the cheque amount. In case the court decides on a jail time, it is generally for a period of one year, but it can be extended to two years.

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