Reading: A cheque bounced, and the lower court awarded 5 lakh rupees in compensation and a 6-month sentence. The higher court increased the compensation to 7.5 lakh rupees but reduced the sentence to just 3 months, with an option to pay the full amount within 3 months to avoid serving the sentence. They cited a Supreme Court ruling in a similar case. How can the punishment be increased beyond the 3 months considering the severity of the situation? You can reach out at 8292501714 for further discussion.

A cheque bounced, and the lower court awarded 5 lakh rupees in compensation and a 6-month sentence. The higher court increased the compensation to 7.5 lakh rupees but reduced the sentence to just 3 months, with an option to pay the full amount within 3 months to avoid serving the sentence. They cited a Supreme Court ruling in a similar case. How can the punishment be increased beyond the 3 months considering the severity of the situation? You can reach out at 8292501714 for further discussion.

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9 months ago

Law Forum › Category: Cheque Bounce › A cheque bounced, and the lower court awarded 5 lakh rupees in compensation and a 6-month sentence. The higher court increased the compensation to 7.5 lakh rupees but reduced the sentence to just 3 months, with an option to pay the full amount within 3 months to avoid serving the sentence. They cited a Supreme Court ruling in a similar case. How can the punishment be increased beyond the 3 months considering the severity of the situation? You can reach out at 8292501714 for further discussion.

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Apni Law Staff asked 9 months ago

A cheque bounced, and the lower court awarded 5 lakh rupees in compensation and a 6-month sentence. The higher court increased the compensation to 7.5 lakh rupees but reduced the sentence to just 3 months, with an option to pay the full amount within 3 months to avoid serving the sentence. They cited a Supreme Court ruling in a similar case. How can the punishment be increased beyond the 3 months considering the severity of the situation? You can reach out at 8292501714 for further discussion.

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Apni Law Staff answered 9 months ago

Under Indian law, a higher court can only reduce a sentence, not increase it. The 3-month sentence imposed by the higher court is the final ruling. The option to pay the full amount within 3 months to avoid serving the sentence is a form of leniency, not an increase in punishment.