venkatesh darasi
(Querist) 07 September 2011
This query is : Resolved
scentence includes fine and penality,OR fine is separate and penality is separate
Shailesh Kumar Shah
(Expert) 07 September 2011
section 138 says that "a term which may extend to one year", or with fine which may extend to twice the amount of the cheque, or with both"
So, its totally depend upon court's judgement on case.
Guest
(Expert) 07 September 2011
I agree with Shri Shailesh Kr. Shah.
prabhakar singh
(Expert) 07 September 2011
Any or both may be awarded by the court,none else matter.Mr.Shah is right.
Advocate M.Bhadra
(Expert) 07 September 2011
The provision of N.I. Act,accused be with imprisonment for which may be extended two years or/with fine which may extend to twice the amount of the cheque or both.
Raj Kumar Makkad
(Expert) 07 September 2011
All experts have common advice on this matter as section itself is self explanatory.
PARTHA P BORBORA
(Expert) 07 September 2011
Court may award an imprisonmet or a fine or with both.
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