Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 25-09-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: J. Saravanan; Respondent: M/s Handmade Films.
- Conviction: Petitioner convicted by the XXVII Metropolitan Magistrate, Saidapet, Chennai under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881; sentenced to two years simple imprisonment and ordered to pay compensation of Rs.4,00,00,000 within two months, with a default stipulation.
- Appeal: Petition filed in the XXI Additional Sessions Court, Allikulam, Chennai; the appellate court on 30-03-2026 suspended the sentence subject to the petitioner depositing 20% of the compensation amount (Rs.20,00,000) within 30 days.
- High Court Modification: High Court order dated 12-06-2026 directed the petitioner to deposit the 20% amount within two weeks, stating that default would cancel the suspension of sentence.
Final Outcome
- The Supreme Court grants the petitioner an additional 30 days from 25-09-2026 to deposit Rs.20,00,000 before the Trial Magistrate, thereby superseding the High Court’s two‑week deadline.
- The Special Leave Petition is disposed of, and any pending applications, if any, are also disposed.
Topics: Legal Proceedings, Compensation, Criminal Appeal