https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=410901 Non-deposit of interim compensation ordered under Section 143A of the Negotiable Instruments Act does not, by itself, deprive the accused of the right to cross-examine the complainant. The provision requires payment within the statutory period and allows recovery as if it were a fine under Section 421 CrPC, with later adjustment against any final fine or compensation and repayment with interest if the accused is acquitted. Because the statute creates a separate recovery mechanism, non-payment cannot be used to block a procedural defence right during trial. en-us Mon, 26 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0530 Thu, 12 Aug 2021 08:41:08 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=410901 Non-deposit of interim compensation ordered under Section 143A of the Negotiable Instruments Act does not, by itself, deprive the accused of the right to cross-examine the complainant. The provision requires payment within the statutory period and allows recovery as if it were a fine under Section 421 CrPC, with later adjustment against any final fine or compensation and repayment with interest if the accused is acquitted. Because the statute creates a separate recovery mechanism, non-payment cannot be used to block a procedural defence right during trial. Case-Laws Indian Laws Mon, 26 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=410901