Appellate Court's Reduction of Fine in Cheque Dishonor Case Overturned; Trial Court's Original Fine Reinstated.

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....Dishonor of Cheque - he trial court is empowered to direct payment of compensation, double that amount. Rs. 7,02,500/- is the fine imposed in the case on hand and the trial court is justified in doing so. The appellate court has modified the sum to Rs. 5,00,000/-, but, without stating any reasons for doing so. - The modification made by the appellate court in the fine amount is set aside. - HC....