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4 available 4 • View allTime frame of a bounced cheque case to change from a criminal to a civil case



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Q: Hello,
If I have a bounced check case over 200,000 AED which has been filed over 3 years ago, is it still considered a criminal offense in Dubai or is it now considered civil?
Is there a time frame through which checks change from criminal to civil?




Mar 21, 2020
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What is the procedure to recover a bounced cheque money after the criminal case?



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Q: Dear All,
I had filed a bounced cheque case two years ago for the amount AED 1025,000 against the person but no recovery has been made and the person is still in the UAE.
What should I do against him to recover my payment?




Mar 25, 2021
192
Settlement in a civil case for the payment of bounced cheque amount

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Q: If you have been sentenced for a bounced cheque and then a civil case is brought against you, what would happen if you do not have all the funds to pay the full amount?
Would the judge accept a lump sum and then installments until all the money is repaid?


Nov 2, 2017
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How to enforce the payment of a bounced cheque after the new law
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Q: Hi,
There is a case of a 500K bounced cheque. He was caught and went to jail in the criminal case and now he must be out because of the new law update.
Could there be deportation even though he did not pay the money or any payment at all?
How is deportation decided knowing that there is a flight ban in the civil case?
What is the penalty in case of non-payment in the civil case? And what happens if I don't hear from him?
What are the next steps the lawyer should be doing?
How to find out if there was deportation or not?
Is it easy to find out?
Regards,

Feb 22, 2022
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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.
Oct 15, 2024
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Bounced Cheque Cases & Cheque Execution in Dubai as per the New Law 9
What shall I do if I have a bounced cheque? You need to contact your lawyer as soon as possible to issue a travel ban against the person who issued the bounced cheque. It should be noted that time plays a very important role in bounced cheque cases.
Aug 15, 2022
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Laws & Regulations
3 available 3 • 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
47901
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 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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Hello,
There was a bounced cheque case against me in Dubai in 2009-10. I won the case upon appeal in January 2020. I have been fighting extradition to Dubai since 2018 for the same case.
Even though, the case was won in January. Until today (December 2020), the authorities in my country of residence (Ukraine) haven't officially received the judgment from the UAE.
1.What steps can be taken to expedite this process?
2. What steps does a judgment go through before it is communicated to the country in which the extradition case is pending?
3. What is the normal time frame for this process and for the removal of the Interpol red notice against the accused?
Thanks and regards,
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I have purchased a property in Al Barsha (top floor). In spite of repeated reminders, the developer failed to rectify the leakages (numerous) in my apartment.
I had also notified this during DLP (Defect liability period). Can I refer my dispute to Rental Disputes Committee in Dubai Courts, even though there is an arbitration clause in the Sale and Purchase Agreement?
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The penalty applied when resigning before the expiry date of a limited contract 0
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Filing a divorce case in Dubai and having daughter stay under father's visa 0
Good morning Mr. Ghosh,
I am 52 years old.
I am working in Dubai and am a sponsor for my wife (49 years old) who stays with me as a housewife. I have a daughter as well (19 years old) staying with us.
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