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4 available 4 • View allBounced cheque case: jail or bail
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Q: My Husband gave a personal security cheque in Dubai against that he paid cash to the person but the person refused to give cheque as it was not with him and later when my Husband left the Dubai the person filed a case against him. Now the amount is big and because of losses, we can't pay the amount.
My Husband wants to continue his business in Dubai again after 2 years and he doesn't want to get arrested as it will create a bad image. Is there any solution we can get where we can pay 20% and he can come to Dubai without arrest or any other best solution without arrest?
He doesn't want to get arrested that's all. Police are saying only 2 solutions: either pay the full amount or the person should take back the case. Otherwise, he will be arrested then get bailed.

Apr 30, 2017
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Recent bounced cheque sanctions as ordered by Dubai Attorney General
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Q: Hi Sir,
"Under a new criminal order issued by the Dubai Attorney General Essam Al Humaidan, a range of minor offences – including bouncing cheques and failing to pay rent – will no longer be put through the court system and instead be treated as a misdemeanour subject to a financial penalty.
The new ruling, which will come into effect in December, means those responsible for bounced cheques of up to Dh50,000 will be fined Dh2,000, while those who bounce cheques of between Dh50,000 and Dh100,000 must pay a Dh5,000 fine, with a Dh10,000 fine for cheques between Dh100,000 and Dh200,000".
I have seen this new rule and I would like to know if this already started and if I already have a criminal case how can I pay the fine?

Mar 9, 2018
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استمرار الكفالة بعد استئناف حكم بالحبس في قضية شيك
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س: السلام عليكم
لدي قضية شيك غداً والمبلغ كبير 674 ألف لكن تم دفع حوالي 243 ألف من المديونية التي هي أساساً 500 الف، وعندي الدليل.
علي كلٍّ، في حال حكمت بالحبس لشهر أو ثلاث واستأنفت مع استمرار الكفالة، هل أخرج فوراً أم في اليوم الثاني؟ أم يمكن أن ترفض النيابة استمرار الكفالة مثلاً لأسبوع حسب ما أخبرني البعض؟
علماً أني مكفل بجوازين.

Aug 7, 2018
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إصدار شيك بدون رصيد بمبلغ أقل من 200.000 درهم
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س: هل جريمة إصدار شيك بدون رصيد تعد مخالفة بسيطة وليست جنحة إذا كان المبلغ أقل من 200.000 درهم؟

Aug 5, 2020
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Laws & Regulations
1 available 1 • View allFederal 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).
Sep 20, 2021
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Is it possible to have a divorce case and leave the country?
Do I have to stay in the UAE if the divorce is still not done?
The procedures are very slow and I cannot be in the UAE in the upcoming months.
What are the options for dealing with the divorce and the court while being abroad?
Jun 29, 2020
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Filing bounced cheques cases to force payment 0
What is the jail term for a criminal case of a cheque totalling amount of 1,330,000/-, 9 cheques of AED 40,000/-, 12 cheques of AED 50,000/-, 1 cheque of AED 120,000/- (all on the personal name), & 1 cheque of AED 250,000/- (on the company's name) in Sharjah?
Could we file a civil suit for the same as the person doesn't get released until he pays & clears the cheque amounts?
Are we also eligible to claim the damages & losses?
How much could be claimed for damages?
Please define with your best knowledge.
Thanking you for your kind cooperation.
Jun 8, 2020
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How to guarantee my right in accrued leave days or payment 0
Dear Sir,
My contract is a fulltime employee for a company in the UAE, and my leave entitlement state 10 weeks work and 2 weeks off.
However, due to the COVID-19, I have been unable to take that leave and have accrued two months leave or 61 days with four flight tickets.
My question is, can my company legally cancel those accrued days at the start of the new year or would they have to pay me for those days?
Jun 4, 2020
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How to guarantee labour rights before signing the cancellation paper 0
Good morning All,
I was terminated by my company in March 2020 for not signing the unpaid leave document given to me. I was terminated on 23rd March 2020.
Once termination letter was signed, ever since then, I have been chasing my ex-company for releasing the final settlement and each time they come up with a different plan.
The last option they gave was to sign an agreement with them for 6 months plan but are not giving me any guarantee cheques and insist that I sign the cancellation papers. I want to simply take my money and leave the UAE.
They have also directed me to their lawyers now who insist that any agreement signed with the company is not required to be notarized by Dubai Courts and the company is not legally bound to give me any cheques as a guarantee.
The company that I worked for is located in Dubai and is a private organisation.
Jun 4, 2020
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Following up on a labor case after traveling to the home country 0
After working for my employer for nearly two years on an unlimited contract as a COO of a restaurant company, my employer owes me approx 193000, not including notice period.
I have filed a case with the MOHRE. They have tried to contact the employer who has ignored the calls and is also ignoring me.
I know that I will have to escalate the complaint but, based on experience with the way the employer treats past employees and how he ignores suppliers and landlords, it is fair to assume that he will ignore this as well.
I have little options and I have to leave the country as the apartment rent paid by the company expires mid-July. If I leave, can I maintain the complaint, and what is the likelihood of getting the money owed in this scenario when I travel back to the UK?
Jun 4, 2020
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