HP HC Suspends Sentence of Tilak Raj in Cheque Bounce Case Against Roshan Lal
HP HC Suspends Sentence of Tilak Raj in Cheque Bounce Case Against Roshan Lal (2026) held that The court can suspend a sentence during the pendency of a revision petition if arguable points are raised.
Summary
The case involves Tilak Raj, who was convicted under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act for issuing a dishonored cheque to Roshan Lal. The trial court sentenced him to three months of imprisonment and a fine, which was upheld by the Additional Sessions Judge. Tilak Raj filed a revision petition seeking suspension of the sentence during the appeal process, which the court granted under certain conditions. The court emphasized the need for the petitioner to provide a personal bond and deposit part of the fine as a condition for suspension.
