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2020 (11) TMI 720 - HC - Indian LawsDishonor of Cheque - offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act - direction for suspension of sentence imposed on him by the trial court - HELD THAT:- When it is noted the appellate court is justified in directing the petitioner/accused to deposit 20% of the compensation amount imposed by the trial court pending appeal as provided under Section 148 of the Negotiable Instruments Act and thereby ordering suspension of the sentence imposed on the petitioner and when the order passed by the appellate court is in conformity with the provisions of Section 148 of the Negotiable Instruments Act read with 389(1) of Cr.PC, I do not find any infirmity or error in the abovesaid condition imposed by the appellate court directing the petitioner to deposit 20% of the compensation amount imposed on him by the trial court. There is no merit in the Criminal original petition - Petition dismissed.
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