Cheque Bounce Case: Bail Condition Modified as 80% Compensation Deposit Was Excessive

Sharad Kishanchand Bihani Vs Harishbhai Ramkishan Narang (Gujarat High Court) The Gujarat High Court considered multiple matters arising from a common grievance regarding conditions imposed by the Appellate Court while suspending sentences in cheque dishonour cases. The Appellate Court had granted bail to the accused subject to stringent conditions, including payment of 80% of the compensation to the complainant and 20% to the Government in some cases, and full compensation in others, within a specified time. Default in compliance would result in additional imprisonment. The applicant challeng...