Smt.Gayatri Devi v. Kalu Lal
Case brief
What is this about?
This appeal challenged the First Class Magistrate's order quashing a cheque bounce complaint and awarding disproportionate compensation. The bench modified the compensation and upheld the interest and penalty, emphasizing that compensation must be fixed after adjudication on merits.
What did the court decide?
Compensation enhanced to Rs. 1,94,000 with interest; discharge order quashed; interest and penalty upheld.