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8 available 8 • View allDoes the new law on cheque decriminalization clear active bounced cheque cases?

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Q: So there is this new law applicable on Jan 2, 2022, where convicts of bounced cheques will all be cleared and found innocent.
Question 1: Will this apply to civil cases that have passed all stages and are under execution?
Question 2: Will all this be cleared automatically or are there procedures to be done by the convict to fix and if so what are they?
Thank you.


Dec 31, 2021
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How to claim the amount of a bounced cheque from a client?
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Q: A cheque bounced from a customer (company) to our company.
It says the bank account is closed.
How to proceed?

Nov 28, 2021
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Filing a civil case for recovering a bounced cheque amount
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Q: Hi,
I have filed a case against my client for the returned cheque of 45k. He got released after paying a fine.
How can I file a civil case and which department should I approach?

Dec 16, 2018
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Will the bounced cheque cases filed against before 2021 be closed automatically?
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Q: There are a few bounced cheque cases filed in Dubai police stations before 2021.
I would like to know, are the cases closed automatically as per the new cheque laws, effective from January 2, 2022?
Please advise

Feb 3, 2022
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How to settle a civil case and a judgement for credit card and loan?

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Q: I currently have a civil case, and a judgment was passed in my absence where the court ruled that I should pay the full amount.
With the new laws passed regarding bounced cheques, I paid the fine for this case but the civil case and judgment were passed already. The amount for both the credit card and loan is a total of AED 324,000.
I would like to find out how I can get the judgment removed and find a way forward in closing the civil case as I have a travel ban and can’t get employment.


Feb 14, 2022
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Filing a police case against a customer for issuing a cheque with insufficient funds?


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Q: Dear sir/madam,
Can I file a police case (criminal case) against a customer who issued a cheque that got returned for insufficient funds?



Mar 3, 2022
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How can I force the payment of a bounced cheque amount as per the new law?


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Q: Hi,
I know the cheque bounce has been decriminalized. but someone gave me a cheque of 250k knowing that it will bounce because the bank account is closed.
What are the legal consequences for this, because it does not appear fair if there are no consequences, especially if the person has no funds.
I don't know if it is worth making a case with all the costs and no consequences. I appreciate any advice.
Thanks.
J.



Jun 8, 2022
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How to recover money from bounced checks issued by a Filipina in Dubai?




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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I want to recover money from a bounced check. I have three bounced checks totaling AED 80,000.
The issuer of the check is a female Filipina residing in Dubai.
Please suggest the best legal procedure to get this money.
Thank you!





May 22, 2023
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4 available 4 • 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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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.
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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.
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There is an execution against me in the UAE; what should I do? 39
There is an execution against me in the UAE; what should I do? How do I cancel the arrest warrant and summons, and how do I deal with the travel ban? Dear readers, we present this simplified article, in which we explain the implementation procedures briefly, how the defendant can deal with them, and the options he can take to enforce the judgment smoothly while decreasing the damages of implementation as much as possible.
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Laws & Regulations
2 available 2 • 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.
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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.
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How can I file a counter-complaint for a false public cursing accusation? 0
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Seeking justice and compensation for wife's loss due to medical negligence during childbirth 0
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