C.a.Babu v. Asma Hassankoyha
Case brief
What is this about?
The Kerala High Court dismissed a criminal revision petition challenging a conviction for cheque dishonour under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The Court upheld the conviction but modified the sentence to a fine of Rs. 40,000 payable as compensation, allowing a default imprisonment sentence of three months in case of non-payment.
What did the court decide?
The conviction is confirmed; the sentence is modified to impose a fine of Rs. 40,000 payable as compensation, with default imprisonment of three months if the amount is not paid within three months.