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Dnyanoba Nivrutti Gavhane v. Chandrakant Trimbak Barche

Bombay HC15 Jun 2015APPLN/513/2014

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What is this about?

The High Court held that a convict under Section 138 NI Act need not deposit the full fine to get sentence suspension. The Court allowed 50% deposit for suspension of the remaining 50%, giving 7 days to deposit Rs. 30,000.

What did the court decide?

Applicant granted 7 days to deposit Rs. 30,000 (50% of fine) to get suspension of sentence; remaining amount executable on default.

Dnyanoba Nivrutti Gavhane Vs Chandrakant Trimbak Barche — Cheque Dishonour | Bombay HC (2015)

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FARAD CONTINUATION SHEET NO. IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY BENCH AT AURANGABAD.

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Office Notes, Office Court's or Judge's orders. Memoranda of Coram, appearance, Court's orders or directions and Registrar's orders.

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CRIMINAL APPLICATION NO. 513 OF 2014

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DNYANOBA NIVRUTTI GAVHANE VERSUS CHANDRAKANT TRIMBAK BARCHE

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Advocate for Applicant : Mr. Gunale V. D. Advocate for Respondent No.1: Mr. T. M. Venjane. APP for Respondent No.2: Mrs. R. K. Ladda.

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CORAM: T. V. NALAWADE, J. DATED: 15th JUNE, 2015.

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PER COURT:

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The application is filed for setting aside the order made on Exhibit-5 in Appeal No.9 of 2014 by learned Additional Sessions Judge, Latur. The Applicant is convicted and sentenced for offence punishable under section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act. The sentence of fine of Rs.60,000/- only is given. The learned learned Sessions Judge has observed that the sentence of fine is there and it cannot be suspended but the time was given to deposit the amount. It appears that the convict, applicant did not deposit the amount even when the first order was made on 6^th January, 2014.

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It is settled law that when there is sentence given the Court is not expected to suspend the sentence by

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giving blanket order and there has to be some condition considering the object behind the enactment and making provision of section 138 of Negotiable InstrumentsAct. This Court holds that the convict needs to deposit atleast 50% of the fine amount to get the relief of suspension and suspension can be given in respect of remaining amount i.e. Rs.30,000/-. In view of this, applicant is given 7 days time to deposit Rs.30,000/- in Sessions Court in aforesaid appeal. If the amount is not deposited there will be liberty to execute the conviction warrant and sending the applicant behind bars for suffering sentence in default. If the amount is deposited the Sessions Court is expected to expedite the appeal. In any case the appeal is to be decided within 3 months from the day of receipt of this Court.

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Authenticated copy of this order is permitted to both the sides.

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The application is disposed of in aforesaid terms.

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[T. V. NALAWADE, J.]

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Dt.15/06/2015 ans/513

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