Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881–Sec. 138–Five acts which are the components of the offence-
(i) Drawing of the cheque.
(ii) Presentation of cheque to the bank,
(iii) Returning the cheque unpaid by the drawee bank,
(iv) Giving notice in writing to the drawer of the cheque demanding payment of the cheque amount,
(v) Failure of the drawer to make payment within 15 days of the receipt of the notice.
