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8 available 8 • View allCivil proceedings following a criminal case for bounced cheques
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Q: Hello,
My father had a criminal case for bounced cheques. He has previously paid a part of the amount but failed to pay the full amount as his company faced losses and closed.
He's now facing a jail time of 2 years. Now, the same person is filing a civil case. Could you please tell me how would this end?
Thank you very much. (Please do keep in my mind he signed personal cheques).

Oct 5, 2017
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Liability of a bounced cheque issuer and recovery of the cheque amount
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Q: I am a trader, my clients provide me PDC cheques (post dated).
As per new law if my clients bounce the cheque & I make a case against them, they won't be imprisoned, they would have to pay fine.
What about my payment, how would I recover my bill payments? Will they still be liable to pay my dues? Also, will they be under a travel ban?

Nov 15, 2017
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Filing criminal and civil proceedings for a bounced cheque
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Q: I am running a small company and I have a bounced cheque from my customer who really cheated me and he's not returning my goods; and now, he himself is asking me to file a case against him.
What are the possibilities to recover my amount of AED 64000, as this has brought a great impact on my business stability?

Apr 5, 2018
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Filing a civil case instead of a criminal case for a cheque bounce



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Q: I filed a complaint to the police station for a cheque bounce.
Can I withdraw the case from the police station and file the case to the civil court?




Mar 10, 2020
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تقديم الشركة بلاغ رغم الاتفاق على سداد الشيكات المرتجعة على أقساط
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س: السلام عليكم،
أتعامل مع شركة منذ سنوات بالشيكات الآجلة، ولظروف معينة ارتجعت شيكات لي واتفقنا على السداد بالتقسيط وفعلاً سددت 12000 درهم.
تفاجأت بوجود بلاغ بقيمة 50000 كاملة. تم توقيفي وإيداع جواز سفري في قسم شرطة الشارقة البحيرة وتم حظري من السفر. عندما تواصلت معهم طلبوا مني تسديد المبلغ البالغ 50000 في قسم الشرطة لرفع البلاغ ومن ثَم سعيدون المبلغ الإضافي 12000 درهم لي نقدًا!
هل أستطيع تحويل الموضوع إلى المحكمة المدنية؟
وفي حال أمكنني ذلك هل يتم رفع منع السفر عني؟

Mar 12, 2020
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Filing a case against a company for a bounced cheque
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Q: I need to file a case against a company in Dubai for a bounced cheque.
What are the documents required to file a case?

Dec 6, 2020
577
What happens after filing a report to the police for a bounced cheque?

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Q: Hi,
I made a bounced cheque report to the police. The amount is 250,000 AED. I have been to the police station to complete the process.
On the police app, it shows "transaction completed". Now, I am unsure what happens next! When will they arrest the person? Call him to the police station? etc.
Basically, I'm waiting for something to happen but don't know exactly what happens now!


Mar 22, 2021
1965
تطبيق قانون الشيكات المرتجعة الجديد على شيكات الضمان البنكي المتعلقة بالكريدت كارد
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س: هل قانون الشيكات المرتجعة الجديد الذى سيُطبّق في مطلع عام ٢٠٢٢ ينطبق على شيكات الضمان البنكي المتعلقة بالكريدت كارد والتي وُقِّعت على شيكات خاصة بالبنك الذي سيُصدِر البطاقة وليست من دفتر شيكات العميل؟

May 25, 2021
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Legal blog
2 available 2 • View allBounced Cheques in the UAE: What You Need to Know in 2024 292
In the UAE, cheque bounce is a very frequent problem faced by people during their span in the country. It is covered under the purview of Commercial Transactions Law, and legal implications/penalties can be financially severe and daunting for more “serious” offenses. Bounced cheque issues may arise in a variety of commercial transactions, including but not limited to, companies’ exchanges, bank loans, property rents or purchases, and individual transactions.
Oct 15, 2024
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UAE Travel Ban: What You Need to Know 164
The UAE travel ban may be imposed on a person on various grounds, for instance, as the result of criminal offences, unpaid loans, breach of immigration laws or family matters. Implications of such a ban can be financially severe and daunting for the affected person. This article aims to give readers a clear understanding of what is the UAE travel ban, what are the grounds and procedures for its imposition and removal, how to check if the person is banned from travelling and other related topics.
May 6, 2024
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Laws & Regulations
4 available 4 • View allFederal Law No. (3) of 1987 Promulgating the Penal Code 29
This Law promulgates the Federal Penal Code (Criminal Law) of the United Arab Emirates. Crimes and chastisement punishments shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of this Law and other penal codes.
Dec 8, 1987
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Federal Law No. (11) of 1992 Concerning Issuance of the Civil Procedures Code 42
The law promulgates UAE Civil Procedures Code (Civil Procedure Law) which governs civil procedures in the United Arab Emirates, including the prosecution before the courts, litigation and execution.
Feb 24, 1992
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Federal Law No. (5) of 1985 On the Civil Transactions Law of the United Arab Emirates 96
The provisions of this law, promulgating UAE Civil Code, govern the civil transactions in the United Arab Emirates. The commercial transactions remain subject to the laws and regulations applicable in their regard.
Dec 15, 1985
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Federal Decree Law No. (14) of 2020 Amending Certain Provisions of the Federal Law No. (18) of 1993 Concerning the Commercial Transactions Law 4
The provisions of this Decree by Law amend the Federal Law No. (18) of 1993 by replacing Clause (4) of Article (379) as well as Articles (600), (617), (641), (642), (643), (644), and adding new articles numbered (635) Bis, (641) Bis (1), (641) Bis (2), (641) Bis (3), (641) Bis (4), (643) Bis (1), (643) Bis (2), (644) Bis (1) and (644) Bis (2). The Decree-Law also repeals Articles (401), (402) and (403) of the Federal Law No. (3) of 1987.
Sep 27, 2020
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