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Dishonor of Cheque u/s 138 N.I. Act - the provisions of Section ...


Supreme Court: Section 427 Cr.P.C. bars concurrent sentences for cheque dishonor fine defaults under N.I. Act Section 138.

August 17, 2013

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Dishonor of Cheque u/s 138 N.I. Act - the provisions of Section 427 of the Cr.P.C. do not permit a direction for the concurrent running of the substantive sentences with sentences awarded in default of payment of fine/compensation - SC

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