https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=401832 Revisional jurisdiction may extend to altering the nature or extent of sentence, and in prosecutions under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, sentencing must balance deterrence with restoration. The legislative scheme of Chapter XVII reflects stricter treatment of cheque dishonour while preserving the compensatory objective, and the offence remains quasi-criminal and compoundable. Where the maximum sentence has been imposed without adequate consideration of mitigating factors, including the modest cheque amount, compensation already awarded with interest, prolonged trial, and the accused's personal circumstances, a reduced term of imprisonment may be justified without disturbing compensation. en-us Tue, 11 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0530 Fri, 18 Dec 2020 02:56:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=401832 Revisional jurisdiction may extend to altering the nature or extent of sentence, and in prosecutions under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, sentencing must balance deterrence with restoration. The legislative scheme of Chapter XVII reflects stricter treatment of cheque dishonour while preserving the compensatory objective, and the offence remains quasi-criminal and compoundable. Where the maximum sentence has been imposed without adequate consideration of mitigating factors, including the modest cheque amount, compensation already awarded with interest, prolonged trial, and the accused's personal circumstances, a reduced term of imprisonment may be justified without disturbing compensation. Case-Laws Indian Laws Tue, 11 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=401832