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Time frame to file criminal and civil cases against a bounced cheque

Dear sir,

Regarding the bounced cheque, I would like to clarify the following:

1) Once a police complaint is filed for a bounced cheque, within how many years should the case be filed before the court?

2) If a cheque is bounced, within how many years should the police complaint be filed?

Please advise!

Hayyan Khan

Avrio Legal Group

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7 May 2020, 20:39

Hello,

Thanks for your inquiry.

As per relevant UAE law, a civil claim can be registered within a maximum of 15 years from the date of the legal concern. However, in relation to bounced cheques, ideally it must be submitted within 6 months from the date the cheque was dishonored.

For further information, kindly contact us via phone or email.

7 May 2020, 20:41

Thanks, but I would like to know once a police complaint is filed for a bounced cheque, within how many years should the criminal case be filed before the court?

7 May 2020, 20:48

Any matter arising out of or in relation to any commercial activities undertaken in UAE or in line with the Commercial Transactions Law shall be filed within 10 years from the date of such dispute.

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