dishonour of cheque

vinod bansal (Querist) 15 April 2008 This query is : Resolved
I want to know whether compensation awarded by a crl. court in a case us. 138 ni act is similar to fine or not.plz let me know any latest judgment of apex court in this regard.

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Prakash Yedhula (Expert) 15 April 2008
Negotiable Instruments Act, Sections 142 and 138 - Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, Sections 29, 357 and 325 - Conviction of accused under Section 138 - Magistrate is empowered under Section 29 Cr.P.C. to impose Fine not exceeding Rs. 5000 - Magistrate is however competent under Section 357 Cr.P.C. to award any amount of Compensation

2001 AIR(SC) 567

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