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HIGH COURT OF BOMBAY
N.J.JAMADAR, J
Cyrus Noshirwan Kartak – Appellant
Versus
State of Maharashtra – Respondent
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| 1. petition under art 226/227, s482 crpc challenges multiple ni act convictions. (Para 1 , 2 , 4) |
| 2. 17 complaints filed for dishonour of 60 cheques from single debt. (Para 3) |
| 3. multiple complaints invalid for single transaction; default sentence exceeds limits. (Para 5 , 6 , 7) |
| 4. separate complaints valid for distinct invoices; default sentences consecutive. (Para 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12) |
| 5. assess if cheques part of single transaction despite separate causes. (Para 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18) |
| 6. concurrent sentences for same transaction offences under s427 crpc. (Para 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 24) |
| 7. default imprisonment capped at one-fourth maximum offence punishment. (Para 25 , 26 , 27 , 28 , 29 , 30 , 31 , 32) |
| 8. default fine sentences run consecutively by statute. (Para 33 , 34 , 35) |
| 9. default sentence is penalty; consider accused circumstances. (Para 36 , 37 , 38 , 39 , 40) |
| 10. excessive default term violates article 21 proportionality. (Para 41 , 42 , 43 , 44 , 45) |
| 11. default sentence modified to undergone imprisonment period. (Para 46 , 47 , 48) |
JUDGMENT :
1. Rule. Rule made returnable forthwith, and, with the consent of the parties, heard finally.
2. By this
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