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10 available 10 • View allRelease from police custody after the settlement of bounced cheque amount
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Q: Sir,
My friend is in police custody for bank loan instalment delay in Commercial Bank of Dubai. We already paid the amount, then what is the procedure for releasing my friend from police custody?
Please advise me.

Mar 26, 2017
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Bounced rental cheque dispute
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Q: Dear Sir,
We have paid an amount with Rent Dispute Committee (RDC) for a rent case, but supposedly there is the bounced cheque case still filed with police.
Since we have paid based on the court order and paid in court, doesn't the cheque amount drop? Do we pay twice the same amount?
Best regards

May 17, 2017
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Arrest in a bounced cheque case filed by the bank after settlement
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Q: Last October 2017, my security cheque for my personal loan bounced because I was two months delayed.
When I found out that my cheque bounced, I coordinated with the bank, and they advised me that I need to submit a new cheque and new salary transfer certificate to them and they won't file a case.
I submitted the required documents and paid some amount as well. Last February 21, 2018, I was planning to go to Georgia for vacation and I was arrested due to a case filed by the bank.
I was surprised because I knew that they will not file a case and no one from the bank informed me that I have a case.
The case was filed last November 12, 2017, and I even had communication with the bank for loan re-structuring and during that time they didn't even tell me that I have a case.
I paid AED 10k fine for the case. I was really disappointed by the bank gesture. Why would I go to Georgia if I know that I have a case? I almost spent 5 days in jail.
Please let me know your advice.
Thank you very much.

Mar 8, 2018
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Clearing the case of a bounced guarantee cheque after payment
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Q: I gave a guarantee cheque for one person. He filed a civil lawsuit against me, but I went to his office one year ago and paid the full amount with cash, in his office.
I got the receipt from his office that I paid them against that cheque, but they didn't return my cheque because they made an excuse that it's lost and they can't find it and give me the receipt.
How can I close this case now?

Apr 26, 2016
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Civil and criminal case for cheque bounce
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Q: My friend is in jail for a cheque bounce case. The criminal case is over and now they have filed a lawsuit in civil court for repayment of the disputed amount.
1) If I pay the amount in full in court on behalf of him, can he be released because the court has not passed any verdict against him in the civil case?
2) How much time will it take to get him out of jail after repayment of the money?
Please guide me and thanks for your help.

Dec 10, 2018
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Filing a civil case against the debtor after payment of loan
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Q: A civil case and a travel ban were filed against me by a loan shark. I already paid the capital amount of AED 8,000 plus another AED 8,720 interest (For a total of AED 16,720.00).
But he deposited my cheque and bounced for AED 17,000 as he is still claiming for additional interest caused by the delay of payments I made. I have all the receipts kept with me as proofs that I made the payment deposits to his bank account.
Please advise how to proceed with this civil case and lift the travel ban. There is no hearing scheduled and no warrant of arrest yet.
Thank you.

Jan 27, 2019
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The procedures of validating a waiver of bounced cheque case
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Q: My father had a case of a bounced cheque of AED 450k against him filed by a supplier.
He was detained at Al Riffa Police Station and proceeded for Public Prosecution in Barsha where he was sentenced to 3 months in an outer jail.
We did not want to prolong this so we made a settlement with the supplier who filed the case to provide us with Tanazul (Clearance/ NOC), stating that they wish to withdraw the case and settlement has been made.
Is this sufficient to have my father released from jail? What other procedures are involved?

Mar 4, 2019
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Inability to attest the Tanazul paper because landlord company trade license is not renewed
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Q: I had a bounced check case. My landlord made a police case in 2018.
After several attempts to make a settlement, the landlord finally agreed to settle the matter. I was asked to make the payment of the settled amount.
I paid the amount at the police station and received a Tanazul paper from my landlord. After making the payment, the police asked me to visit the public prosecution.
Upon visiting them, they said that this letter is not acceptable as it has to be notarized, and then it would be acceptable.
Today, after visiting the Notary Public, they asked for the landlord company trade license which is not renewed. The landlord says he can not renew the trade license.
I want to remove the case from the system by paying the fine. Please guide if it is possible. What should I do?
I want the case to be closed. I made the payment in front of the police officer.
Your kind suggestion in this regard would be highly appreciated!

Apr 5, 2021
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How to get a clearance from the bank after paying the pending installments
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Q: Hello,
I need help with a legal matter.
I have a personal/car loan with the bank and I missed 2 payments, July-August 2020 EMIs. The bank informed me they would be filing a case but I resumed the payments of both pending EMIs by paying them.
Since September 2020, I have no debts, since I am paying my loan instalments regularly. On April, 27 this year I came to know I have a bounced security cheque which came with a travel ban.
It is unfair as I never had any debts in more than 7 months. I provided the bank with all the necessary documents and I signed the new security deposit cheque 1 week ago.
They are supposed to provide a clearance letter for the police to lift the travel ban but nothing is happening in more than 1 week and I am losing my job.
Please advise me what is the solution in my case and how long does it take for the bank to cancel the bounced cheque and provide the clearance letter.
Thank you in advance.

May 6, 2021
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I gave a blank cheque to a loan shark and he bounced the cheque after I paid everything

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Q: I gave a blank cheque to a loan shark as security. After I paid him everything he said I need to pay AED 1000 more.
Now he bounced the cheque and going to file the case for AED 15000. What should I do now?


Feb 27, 2023
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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.
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Laws & Regulations
3 available 3 • View allDecree No. (26) of 2013 Concerning the Rent Disputes Settlement Centre in the Emirate of Dubai 0
This Decree establishes a specialised judicial system to hear rent disputes and develops the procedure for determination of such disputes through an expeditious and simple process for the purpose of realising social and economic stability for all persons involved with the real property rental and other related sectors.
Sep 18, 2013
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Federal 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 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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