1. You have another chance to re do the process,

2. File the bounced cheque again since Banks allow two presentations only,

3. If the cheque is dishonoured, start the whole process of filing case u/s138 of N.I.Act for which the first step is ro send him a notice,

4. In case you can not file case u/s138 of N.I.Act, ytou still have the scope of filing Money Suit claiming your money with interest, damage & cost,

5. Engage a lawyer in India who will mail you the POA in favour of your mother to contest the case for you.

You can personally contest the case, all you have to do appoint any lawyer of your choose at your home town , instruct him to draft complaint u/s 138 N I Act, ask him to send to u by post, you can re send it to his address after signing the complaint, then case can be lodged and conducted through your lawyer, you need not to be present at the time of hearing of the case.

do not worry ,ideally legal notice should have been given with in month of its bounce and after giving 15 days notice if payment not made then proceedings under 138 ni should be initiated

if that period is lost then the option which you have is to file for recovery suit in court,in that also your payment can be recovered but no sentence can be given by civil court,as it becomes civil matter

How ever in case you are not able to file case in required time you do have option of filing application for condonation of delay and proceeding under 138ni

There are two options available for you.one represent the cheque and after its bouncing send notice then file 138 crl. case .secondly donot represent the cheque file civil suit for recovery with interest and costs.If you wish can do both or either of the two.Contact a local lawyer who will do all the paper work,like POA,preparation of case and contest in court.For civil case you dont need to be present on date of hearings unless directed so by the court.