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9 available 9 • View allConsequences of bounced cheques
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Q: What happens if I bounce a cheque when paying for something?

May 31, 2016
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Civil claim for the bounced cheque amount
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Q: Hi there,
A person bounced a cheque on me for a considerable sum of money. I filed a police case and it went to court. The judge ruled on the 24th January and the accused was sent to jail. However, there was no part of the judgment compelling the accused to pay the money owed.
I believe I can take a civil case against the accused to get the money owed, but I don't know if this is correct or indeed how to go about doing this.
I would be most grateful for any adviсe.

Feb 1, 2017
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A bounced cheque case does still appear on the police website despite making a settlement
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Q: Hi,
I have a bounced cheque case filed by a bank for my personal loan in July 2020.
After discussion with the bank and paying the pending EMI and currently paying my monthly EMI normally. the bank said that they have withdrawn the case against me and I have issued a new cheque.
But it is still showing a case on the police website.
Please advise how to lift the travel ban!

Mar 14, 2021
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The consequences of non-payment or settlement of an unpaid cheque

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Q: Hi,
I would like to thank you for your insight!
Specific question: What would be the consequences of non-payment or settlement in a civil case of a 500 K AED cheque knowing that there is an arrest warrant in the civil case?
Besides the accrued interest on the amount, will there be additional punishment for non-payment and evading arrest while being in the country and there is of course a flight ban?
Thank you for any information provided!
Regards,


Jun 20, 2022
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What happens after imprisonment due to an unpaid loan?
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Q: Dear sir/madam,
A person has a civil case of 250,000 AED. If he is unable to pay for that, what will happen?
If he got imprisonment, what will happen after finishing it?

Jul 4, 2022
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How to claim an amount of a bounced cheque from a person in jail?


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Q: Dear questioner,
I have filed a police case for a bounced cheque of AED 1025000.00 four years ago. The person who issued this cheque was missing.
Some days ago, someone has informed me that the person is in Dubai jail.
Please advise what should I do?



Jul 25, 2022
307
What can a cheque signatory of company expect if a cheque he issued has bounced?



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Q: Dear Respected,
I have a travel ban on me and a case raised in Dubai Courts against the company. The reason is the company owner asked me to sign a cheque to a service provider and the cheque bounced.
I'm not a shareholder in the license. I'm not a partner in the license or elsewhere. I'm not a manager in the license or elsewhere.
I only hold a POA from the owner to assist him in opening a bank account while he was abroad and be the authorized signatory in the bank.
What should I do in this case?
Thank you respected.




Jan 4, 2023
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What is a pre-trial detention order?



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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
May I know the meaning of "أمر حبس احتياطي" (Pre Trail-Detention Order)?




Jun 22, 2023
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What are the chances of getting bail in a civil case?


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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I have applied for bail for my husband on the Public Prosecution website. He was sentenced to 6 months in prison for a criminal case, fined, and deported.
He has now served 7 months in prison. He has a pending civil case, and a lawyer advised me that I can apply for bail, so I did.
The application states that a decision will be made within 5 days. Does this mean I will receive a decision on the 5th day, or any day within 5 days?
What are the chances of him being granted bail?
Thank you!



Aug 31, 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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UAE Travel Ban: What You Need to Know 163
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.
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Failing to Honour Bounced Cheques in Loans and Other Transactions 8
An interview-format article covering the topic of loans and bounced cheques in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW.
Jan 15, 2020
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Laws and Procedures Related to the Dishonoring of Cheques 7
As the civil and commercial transactions in the UAE have been growing rapidly, and due to replacing cash with other financial instruments such as cheques for big amounts of money, this had caused some hiccups at times leading to criminal and civil consequences on the person who defaults on fulfilling obligations.
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Bounced Cheque Scam while Selling a Car in the UAE 1
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Feb 21, 2021
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Laws & Regulations
5 available 5 • 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. (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 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 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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Federal Decree-Law No. (31) of 2021 Promulgating the Crimes and Penalties Law 0
The provisions of this Federal Decree-Law No. (31) of 2021 Promulgating the Crimes and Penalties Law, known as the "New UAE Penal Code", governs criminal actions in the United Arab Emirates. The New Penal Code repeals the previous UAE Penal Code (Federal Law No. (3) of 1987 Promulgating the Penal Code).
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