Current account treatment of overseas tournament services removed most FEMA findings, but excess EEFC remittance and delayed repatriation remained bre...
Modification of bail conditions remains available through inherent jurisdiction where onerous deposits undermine justice and cannot recover disputed d...
Merchant banker regulation consolidates registration, governance, capital, reporting, outsourcing and investor-protection requirements under an update...
Dishonour of Cheque - Grant of Bail - Mandate to deposit of a minimum of twenty percent of the fine or compensation awarded by the trial court - While acknowledging the discretionary language of "may" in Section 148, the High Court interpreted it as a rule rather than an exception, aligning with the legislative intent to expedite legal proceedings. The High Court referenced previous Supreme Court judgments to support its interpretation of Section 148, emphasizing the necessity of complying with the legislative intent to prevent delays in cheque dishonor cases. - Consequently, the High Court modified the appellate court's order, directing the petitioner to deposit twenty percent of the fine imposed by the trial court within sixty days.
Dishonour of Cheque - Grant of Bail - Mandate to deposit of a minimum of twenty percent of the fine or compensation awarded by the trial court - While acknowledging the discretionary language of "may" in Section 148, the High Court interpreted it as a rule rather than an exception, aligning with the legislative intent to expedite legal proceedings. The High Court referenced previous Supreme Court judgments to support its interpretation of Section 148, emphasizing the necessity of complying with the legislative intent to prevent delays in cheque dishonor cases. - Consequently, the High Court modified the appellate court's order, directing the petitioner to deposit twenty percent of the fine imposed by the trial court within sixty days.
Note: It is a system-generated summary and is for quick reference only.