Courts Struggle with Concurrent vs. Consecutive Sentences for Multiple Check Dishonors; Focus on Transaction Similarity.

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....Concurrent sentence - dishonor of multiple check - multiple offences and thereafter seek concurrent running of the sentences - there is immense possibility that the creditor secures multiple cheques for each installment and lodges different complaints against default of each cheque and claim consecutive running of sentences in each of the said cases to seek confinement of a defaulter in custody for an indefinite period. The crucial test thus is the similarity of the transaction and not the quantum of the money involved. A Court is thus required to maintain a fine balance by imposing a sentence so that the reformatory, retributive and deterrent effects are balanced well. - HC....