https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=423038 In proceedings arising from a Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act settlement, the High Court addressed whether time for depositing the balance settlement amount could be extended under Section 482 CrPC. It accepted that the default was not deliberate and was attributable to personal and financial , and held that extension of time was justified in the peculiar facts. The Court also declined to impose any additional compensation for the delay, noting that the delay was not substantial. Time for deposit of the balance amount was accordingly extended. en-us Fri, 20 May 2022 00:00:00 +0530 Sat, 28 May 2022 09:35:52 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=423038 In proceedings arising from a Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act settlement, the High Court addressed whether time for depositing the balance settlement amount could be extended under Section 482 CrPC. It accepted that the default was not deliberate and was attributable to personal and financial , and held that extension of time was justified in the peculiar facts. The Court also declined to impose any additional compensation for the delay, noting that the delay was not substantial. Time for deposit of the balance amount was accordingly extended. Case-Laws Indian Laws Fri, 20 May 2022 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=423038