The Supreme Court slammed the appellate court’s “shocking” move of cancelling bail and issuing an NBW against a woman despite her appeal pending for eight years. Citing serious procedural lapses and her medical condition, the Court ordered her immediate release on interim bail.
Nitin Tawade, a Thane businessman, has been sentenced to one year in jail and fined Rs 20 lakh for issuing four bounced cheques totaling Rs 10 lakh. The court emphasized protecting the financial interests of a minor girl involved, warning that failure to pay the fine would result in an additional six months of imprisonment.
The Supreme Court of India criticized the Uttar Pradesh Police for converting civil disputes into criminal cases, calling it a breakdown of the rule of law. Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna warned of potential damages if this trend continues and emphasized that civil matters should not be treated as criminal offences, stressing proper legal processes.
Renowned filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi has been sentenced to two years in jail in a cheque bounce case in Jamnagar, Gujarat. He must also pay the complainant Rs 2 crore. The case stemmed from a loan agreement with an industrialist that resulted in bounced checks worth Rs 1 crore. Despite the verdict, Santoshi can appeal within 30 days.