High Court upholds 20% deposit of fine for appeal u/s 148 Negotiable Instruments Act.

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....HC upheld condition imposed by Sessions Judge requiring applicant to deposit 20% of fine amount u/s 148 of NI Act. Relying on SC's observations in Ashok Kumar v. State of Uttarakhand, HC held appellate court may impose deposit condition u/s 148, except where unjust or depriving accused's right to appeal. HC found no special circumstance warranting exception in applicant's case. Application dismissed.....