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2022 (6) TMI 771 - HC - Indian LawsDishonor of Cheque - Maintainability of appeal - requirement of deposit as a condition for admission of appeal, in terms of Section 148 of the Negotiable Instruments Act - HELD THAT:- It is true that prior to the introduction of Section 148 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, present appeal was preferred, but it does not mean that the appellate court’s hands are tied to ask the convict appellant to deposit certain percentage of the compensation amount as a condition for admitting the appeal. Convict appellant is directed to deposit 20% of the compensation amount before the trial court within two weeks from the date of the communication of this order as a condition precedent for admission of the appeal. On such deposit the appeal may be admitted and execution of the sentence awarded by the trial court may be stayed. Failing which accd will surrender before Trial Court and Ld. Trial Court will pass appropriate directions for execution of the sentence, after two weeks of the communication of the order. Application disposed off.
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