Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 10-09-2026
Case Overview
- Petition: Special Leave Petition (Criminal) Diary No.46708/2026 filed by Sudhir Kumar against the Branch Manager of Kangra Central Cooperative Bank.
- Conviction: Petitioner was convicted under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act and sentenced to one year simple imprisonment.
- Compensation: Total compensation ordered was Rs 1,67,000, comprising the cheque amount of Rs 1,47,000 and an additional Rs 20,000 for sufferings.
- Interim Application (IA) No.256997/2026: Petitioner sought exemption from surrendering to the court and requested permission to deposit the compensation in installments.
- Deposit Status: Rs 30,000 had already been deposited during the pendency of the appeal; petitioner offered to deposit half of the total compensation and proposed to pay the remaining Rs 53,500 within two weeks of the order.
Final Outcome
- The Court allowed IA No.256997/2026, exempting the petitioner from surrendering until the first date of hearing before the Court.
- The petitioner is directed to deposit the balance amount of Rs 53,500 within two weeks from the date of this order.
- The matter is listed for further hearing on 28-09-2026.
Topics: Legal Proceedings, Negotiable Instruments