https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=423930 Amended Section 148 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 applies to appeals pending when the amendment came into force because the change is procedural and purposive, aimed at preventing delay in cheque dishonour proceedings. Requiring deposit of a minimum percentage of the fine or compensation does not take away any vested right of appeal, and the appellate court retains power to impose such a condition while admitting the appeal. The provision is to be construed to further speedy disposal and effective enforcement, so the appellate court could direct deposit of 20% of the compensation as a condition precedent for admission. en-us Wed, 08 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0530 Sat, 18 Jun 2022 09:02:21 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=423930 Amended Section 148 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 applies to appeals pending when the amendment came into force because the change is procedural and purposive, aimed at preventing delay in cheque dishonour proceedings. Requiring deposit of a minimum percentage of the fine or compensation does not take away any vested right of appeal, and the appellate court retains power to impose such a condition while admitting the appeal. The provision is to be construed to further speedy disposal and effective enforcement, so the appellate court could direct deposit of 20% of the compensation as a condition precedent for admission. Case-Laws Indian Laws Wed, 08 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=423930