Court Can Demand 20% Deposit in Appeals u/s 138 of NI Act, Despite CrPC Section 357(2) Provisions.

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....Deposit 25% of fine/compensation - section 148 of NI Act - irrespective of the provisions of Section 357(2) of the Cr.P.C., challenging the order of conviction and sentence u/s 138 of the N.I. Act, the appellate court is conferred with the power to direct the appellant to deposit such sum pending appeal which shall be a minimum of 20% of the fine or compensation awarded by the trial Court....