Legal Question in Criminal Law in India

A person has been convicted under sec. 255(2) and asked to pay 7.11 lakhs in 138 case. Alternatively, imprisonment for one year. If he pays fine, will he still be called a convicted person and carry the stigma. Order reads:
Accused is convicted u/s 255(20 of Cr.P.C. for the offence punishable u/s 138 of N.I. Act and he is sentenced to pay a fine of Rs.7.11 lacs and in default to pay the fine amount, shall undergo simple imprisonment for 1 year. Out of the amount so realised as fine, Rs.6.86 lakhs shall be paid to he complainant as compensation and Rs.25000 is to be paid to the State government for appropriation.

Asked on 2/18/12, 7:08 am

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Yes,fine is also a punishment and u may appeal against the said order

Answered on 2/18/12, 10:20 pm

Shrichand Nahar S.V.Nahar, Advocate

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Conviction is regarded as a stigma by most of the people.

Answered on 6/26/12, 2:46 am

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