Legal Question in Criminal Law in India

what should be the maximum punishment in under section 138 and 420


Asked on 4/07/11, 4:42 am

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Sunil Goel S.G. SOLICITORS

Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act (related to cheque dishonor) entails max. punishment of upto 2 years or fine of upto double the amount of the cheque or both.

Section 420 IPC (cheating) entails max. punishment of upto 7 years plus fine. This offence is non-bailable.

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Answered on 4/07/11, 11:48 pm


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