In Indore: Judicial Magistrate First Class courts, Indore, for Section 138; District Court, Indore, and its Commercial Court for recovery suits; the Madhya Pradesh High Court Indore Bench for high-value matters. A Section 138 complaint is filed where the payee’s bank branch is located; the notice must go out within 30 days of the return memo, and the complaint within one month after the 15-day payment window.
Choosing the route in Indore
| Situation | Route | Forum |
|---|---|---|
| Cheque bounced | Section 138 complaint | Judicial Magistrate First Class courts, Indore, for Section 138 |
| Udyam-registered supplier, payment over 45 days late | MSME Samadhaan | Madhya Pradesh Micro and Small Enterprises Facilitation Council |
| Invoice or contract dues with no genuine defence | Summary suit (Order XXXVII CPC) | District Court, Indore, and its Commercial Court for recovery suits |
| Contract with arbitration clause | Arbitration | Tribunal; enforcement through the civil court |
Main industries and typical dues in Indore
pharmaceuticals, textiles and garments, soya and food processing, auto components, IT services. See the Indore payment recovery hub for the routes that work for each.
How FundRaksha handles filing
Your dedicated advocate sends the notice within 24 hours, negotiates, and files in the Indore courts or before the Council if needed, appearing at hearings so you rarely have to. Court fees are at actuals and disclosed before filing; our fee is 30% only on recovery, after a free consultation.
Last reviewed: 2026-10-08. Information for Indian businesses; not legal advice.