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<h1>Cheque dishonour appeal: whether accused must pre-deposit compensation u/s148 NI Act despite s.91 documents request; upheld.</h1> In a prosecution for dishonour of cheque, the dominant issue was whether an appellate court could insist on pre-deposit of compensation as a condition for ... Dishonour of Cheque - admission of appeal subject to requirement of pre-deposit of the Compensation award - exceptional circumstance as per section 148 of NI Act - rejection of prayer under Section 91 of the Code of 1973 - it was held by High Court that 'Neither was any such exceptional reason canvassed by the petitioners nor was did the Court find any special reason to act otherwise.' - HELD THAT:- Having considered the matter in its entirety and on hearing the learned senior counsel for the petitioners, as also the facts and circumstances of the present case, it is not pursuaded to interfere in the matter. SLP dismissed. Issues: Whether the Special Leave Petition should be entertained; ancillary request for extension of time to deposit 30% of compensation before the Appellate Court.Conclusion: The Special Leave Petition is dismissed. The time granted by the High Court for the appeal to be heard subject to deposit of thirty per cent of the compensation is extended by six weeks. Pending applications, if any, stand disposed of.