Suseela v. Chandran
Case brief
What is this about?
High Court modified the condition imposed for suspension of sentence in a cheque dishonour case. Court reduced the required deposit from specified amount to 20% of awarded compensation, directing payment within two weeks.
What did the court decide?
Modified condition to deposit 20% of compensation (Rs. 3,12,000) within two weeks instead of full amount; original deposit condition struck off.
What the court decided
Crl.O.P.No.18350 of 2023
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 17.08.2023
CORAM :
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE N.ANAND VENKATESH
Crl.O.P.No.18350 of 2023
Suseela
.. Petitioner
Versus
- Chandran
- State rep. by Pubic Prosecutor of Nilgiris, Udhagamandalam, The Nilgiris District. .. Respondents
Prayer : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, to modify the order passed in Crl.M.P.No.159 of 2023 in C.A.No.15 of 2023, dated 07.02.2023 by the Court of Sessions Division of the Nilgiris District at Udhagamandalam, thereby imposing the conditions to comply with the order passed in the petition filed for suspense of sentence imposed on the petitioner.
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the quantum of compensation deposit condition imposed for suspension of sentence requires modification to ensure fairness and proportionality during pending appeal.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Suseela
- respondent
Chandran
- respondent
State rep. by Pubic Prosecutor of Nilgiris, Udhagamandalam, The Nilgiris District
Coram
Case details
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