https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=307128 Section 357(3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 cannot be invoked where the sentence already includes a fine; compensation under that provision is confined to cases where fine is not part of the sentence. In cheque dishonour cases under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, the conviction may be sustained where the cheque signature is admitted, statutory notice is received, no reply is given, and the defence of discharge is not proved. The sentencing structure may still be adjusted so that the amount recovered is released to the complainant as compensation under Section 357(1). en-us Fri, 28 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0530 Tue, 21 Mar 2023 16:16:55 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=307128 Section 357(3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 cannot be invoked where the sentence already includes a fine; compensation under that provision is confined to cases where fine is not part of the sentence. In cheque dishonour cases under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, the conviction may be sustained where the cheque signature is admitted, statutory notice is received, no reply is given, and the defence of discharge is not proved. The sentencing structure may still be adjusted so that the amount recovered is released to the complainant as compensation under Section 357(1). Case-Laws Indian Laws Fri, 28 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=307128