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3 available 3 • View allThe new regulations regarding bounced cheque cases
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Q: Is it correct that cheque cases today are no longer treated as criminal and are dealt with a fine according to cheque value?
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Dr A.K.

Mar 20, 2019
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تسوية شيك مرتجع لدى تقديم المستفيد بلاغ شرطة
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س: تلقيت رسالة من مركز شرطة الخالدية في أبوظبي بأن هناك بلاغ شيك مرتجع بحقي وقيمة الشيك 33000 درهم مع العلم أني قد سددت 15 ألف درهم من المبلغ.
أريد نصيحة لتسوية الموضوع.
وشكرًا جزيلاً!

Aug 29, 2021
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Bounced cheque clearance after paying the amount
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Q: Can the bounced cheque case be dismissed by the claimant if the amount was paid, without visiting the police station by the guilty party?
The amount was AED 8600.

Jun 9, 2019
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2 available 2 • View allBounced Cheques in the UAE: What You Need to Know in 2024 291
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 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.
Feb 24, 2020
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Laws & Regulations
2 available 2 • View allFederal 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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هل تجري الملاحقة القانونية في دولة الشخص المقترض ولم يسدد ورجع إلى بلده؟
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Is it legal in the UAE to run a website with entry fees for players and a cash prize? 0
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Is it possible and legal in the UAE to run a website with entry fees for players and a cash prize for the winners? Or Would this be considered as some sort of gambling?
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The final prize for each prize group is mentioned in the beginning. And before the users enter any match, they are fully aware of the entry fee and the final prize.
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Personal insolvency procedures in case of losing job and defaulting on credit cards 1
My service has been terminated by the company as it is stopping its operations in the UAE.
I have 2 credit cards that have a due amount of nearly 130K for which I keep paying the EMI so far. Meanwhile, I don't have any job offer in my hand.
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How to withdraw a legal notice of eviction after serving it to the tenant? 3
I'm a landlord, and I have already served a notice of eviction to my tenant, 02 months ago, as per the proper process, i.e. through Dubai Notary.
The reason was to sell the property. However, now, after 02 months, my situation has changed, and I no longer need to sell my property.
In this case, can I go back to Notary and ask them to 'cancel' the already served eviction notice?
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Despite a waiver, the case is still with the public prosecution. Can I travel? 0
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I had a case regarding fraud by technical means, and we did a tanazul.
It was attested and submitted to the court, but the case still hasn’t been dropped and is now with the public prosecution.
What do I do now, as I need to travel urgently?
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هل يسجل الطفل قانونياً بالإمارات في حال كان الفرق بين عقد الزواج الشرعي والولادة تقريباً 166 يوم أقل من 6 أشهر؟ 0
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مع العلم بأن الأب معترف بالطفل قبل الزواج وبعده.
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What legal action can a company take to recover an amount from a non-paying customer? 0
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We are a building materials trading company based in the UAE. We supplied materials worth AED 50,000 to a customer around 8 months ago, but despite repeated follow-ups and reminders, no payment has been made to date.
We would appreciate guidance on the following:
1. What legal action can we take to recover the amount?
2. What documents should we have ready (e.g., delivery notes, invoice, emails)?
3. How long does the legal process typically take in the UAE for such cases?
4. Is there a recommended timeline or deadline after which legal steps should be initiated?
Thank you in advance for your advice!
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My new employer is not changing my visa status and refuses to provide cancellation papers, especially when I don’t recall signing any cancellation documents and haven’t received my gratuity yet.
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I am switching jobs soon.
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