Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
Section - 143A - Power to direct interim compensation
[Power to direct interim compensation.143A. (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, the Court trying an offence under section 138 may order the drawer of the cheque to pay interim compensation to the complainant-
(2) The interim compensation under sub-section (1) shall not exceed twenty per cent of the amount of the cheque.(3) The interim compensation shall be paid within sixty days from the date of the order under sub-section (1), or within such further period not exceeding thirty days as may be directed by the Court on sufficient cause being shown by the drawer of the cheque.(4) If the drawer of the cheque is acquitted, the Court shall direct the complainant to repay to the drawer the amount of interim compensation, with interest at the bank rate as published by the Reserve Bank of India, prevalent at the beginning of the relevant financial year, within sixty days from the date of the order, or within such further period not exceeding thirty days as may be directed by the Court on sufficient cause being shown .... To read the full section download the app from Google Play store
| (a) | - | in a summary trial or a summons case, where he pleads not guilty to the accusation made in the complaint; and |
| (b) | - | in any other case, upon framing of charge. |
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