Calculating Section 138 NI Act & Commercial Courts 120-Day Limitations
Master strict statutory limitation countdowns for cheque bounce matters and commercial court written statement forfeiture deadlines.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Open Limitation Calculator
From the Case Detail screen or 'More' menu, select 'Limitation Calculator'.
Choose Statutory Scheme
Select either 'Section 138 NI Act (Cheque Bounce)' or 'Commercial Courts Act (120-Day Written Statement)'.
Input Cheque Dishonour Date (For Sec 138)
Enter the Bank Return Memo date. AdvoKosh automatically computes Stage 1: Statutory 30-day window to issue legal notice.
Input Notice Postal Delivery Date
Enter the date the notice was delivered via Speed Post. AdvoKosh computes Stage 2: 15-day statutory cure window for drawer, and Stage 3: mandatory 30-day limitation window to file criminal complaint under Section 142(1)(b).
Track Commercial Court 120-Day Forfeiture
For Commercial Suits, enter the date summons was served. AdvoKosh tracks the standard 30-day filing window and the strict 120-day maximum forfeiture deadline under Order VIII Rule 1 CPC.
Add Automated Countdown to Case Calendar
Tap 'Save Statutory Deadlines'. AdvoKosh schedules 30-day, 7-day, and 1-day advance limitation warning notifications via WorkManager.
Expected Outcome
Statutory limitations calculated to the exact calendar day with clear warnings before causes of action expire.
Important Points & Common Pitfalls
- Calculating the 30-day filing period from notice dispatch date rather than 15 days post delivery date in Sec 138 matters.
- Assuming court discretion exists to condone delay beyond 120 days in Commercial Court written statements (barred by SC ruling in SCG Contracts).