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Dishonor of Cheque - grant of interim compensation - It is the ...

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March 26, 2022

Dishonor of Cheque - grant of interim compensation - It is the discretion conferred, as the word used is “may”. - it is not that 20% has to be the interim compensation in every case. Here again the discretion is required to be exercised by the learned Magistrate as the interim compensation can vary from 1% to 20% but shall not exceed 20%. he language of Section 143A being couched with such discretion, the discretion if not exercised in a manner known to law, becomes an arbitrary action. - HC

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