https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=447152 The statutory period for depositing the minimum amount in an appeal against conviction under the Negotiable Instruments Act was treated as mandatory, with only the limited extension expressly provided by the statute. The provision was read purposively to deter delay in cheque dishonour proceedings and secure prompt payment to the complainant. Inherent jurisdiction under the Code of Criminal Procedure cannot be used to override an express statutory ceiling or create a further extension beyond the maximum period contemplated by law. Accordingly, the text affirms that the deposit deadline cannot be enlarged past 90 days through inherent powers. en-us Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0530 Tue, 19 Dec 2023 17:23:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=447152 The statutory period for depositing the minimum amount in an appeal against conviction under the Negotiable Instruments Act was treated as mandatory, with only the limited extension expressly provided by the statute. The provision was read purposively to deter delay in cheque dishonour proceedings and secure prompt payment to the complainant. Inherent jurisdiction under the Code of Criminal Procedure cannot be used to override an express statutory ceiling or create a further extension beyond the maximum period contemplated by law. Accordingly, the text affirms that the deposit deadline cannot be enlarged past 90 days through inherent powers. Case-Laws Indian Laws Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=447152