Jagdish S/O Bhawaniram, v. State of Rajasthan
Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 – Sections 138 and 148 – Suspension of sentence
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Rajasthan High Court, Jaipur Bench (Uma Shanker Vyas, J.), order dated 01/08/2025 in S.B. Criminal Misc. Suspension of Sentence Application No.271/2025 in S.B. Criminal Revision Petition No. 1194/2025 (Jagdish S/o Bhawaniram v. State of Rajasthan & Anr.). Conviction under Section 138 NI Act with 1 year S.I. and fine of Rs.6,03,840/- affirmed in appeal; revision pending. Sentence suspended till final disposal of revision subject to deposit of Rs.1,25,000/- by Demand Draft in the complainant's name in the trial Court, personal bond of Rs.1,00,000/- with one surety, and appearance on 4th September, 2025. Interprets Section 148 NI Act: minimum deposit of 20% of fine/compensation, which may exceed 20% in appropriate cases. Demand Draft deliverable to complainant on undertaking to refund with 7% interest if revision fails. Keywords: suspension of sentence, Section 138 NI Act, Section 148 NI Act, cheque dishonour, deposit, Demand Draft, complainant undertaking, revision petition.