Representing financial institutions and borrowers in banking disputes — where strict deadlines decide outcomes.
Banking cases move under the Financial Institutions (Recovery of Finances) Ordinance, 2001, which sets short deadlines and special procedures. Missing a step can mean a decree without your defence being heard.
We represent borrowers, guarantors and businesses before the Banking Courts and the Sindh High Court, and handle cheque dishonour matters through both civil and criminal routes.
Financial Institutions (Recovery of Finances) Ordinance, 2001; Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881; Section 489-F, Pakistan Penal Code
The application for leave to defend must ordinarily be filed within 30 days of service of summons. If it is not filed, or is refused, the court can pass a decree against you, so act immediately.
You can lodge a criminal case under Section 489-F PPC for dishonestly issuing a cheque and/or file a summary suit for recovery of the amount. Keep the cheque and the bank's return memo safe.
Yes. Many banking cases are resolved through negotiated settlement or restructuring, which the court can record.
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