Q: Good Morning Ma'am, What is a civil case? I have an outstanding payment for a bank of AED 61875.61. I am unable to pay because of salary delays, this has lead to financial instability. Now, the bank informed me that they will file a civil case against me. I want to understand what will be consequences for me. What judgement will I get from court? Please advise. Thanks & Regards, F.

Q: Hi Madam, I would like clarification to that: A security cheque presented by the bank bounced due to the unpaid credit card dues. I have paid the penalty in the court. Please advise whether I can resume working over here? Will the banks follow me to pay the debts after that?

Q: Dear Sir, I have a credit card cheque bounce case of AED 57,000. I've already paid the fine of AED 2020 in the police station but the bank is still calling me a for the payment of AED 57,000. They told me they're filing a civil case against me. Please tell me about the further procedure if they file a civil case, and if there is any travel ban or any other fine on me.

Q: Hello Adv. Anitha, I would like to know what will happen if the credit card security cheque bounces? Will there be arrest & jail terms? The credit card outstanding is AED 22,000.

Q: If I default to pay the loan amount (3 EMI), and my outstanding is 56000/-AED with a bank, can the bank put a case against me? And how much amount can they claim against me? Thanks

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I took out a credit card and did not pay the dues for 3 months. I received a notice to pay. I have now arranged to pay the overdue amount. The card limit is 15,000 and the overdue amount is 3,300. I have arranged to pay 3,300 and then make the full payment of the card before next month's due date. Will legal action be taken against me even if I pay the overdue amount? Kindly clarify!

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.

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.