Court Upholds Conviction for Cheque Dishonor; Reduces Sentence to 18 Months Rigorous Imprisonment and Compensation.

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....Dishonor of Cheque - prayer for reduction in the quantum of sentence - The concern of the Legislature is obvious. Provisions inserted for inculcating greater faith in banking transactions needed more teeth so that cases involving dishonour of cheques reduced - It is, thus, apparent that deterrence and restoration are the principles to be kept in mind for sentencing - The revision petition is dismissed and conviction is maintained. However, the sentence is reduced to RI for a period of one year and six months along with payment of compensation as awarded by the trial Court. - HC....