Can Magistrate of First Class under section 138 of the Negotiable Instrument Act impose twice the amount of cheque by way of fine with or without imprisonment in a cheque bouncing case ?

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Reply is yes. It is evident from the reading of  Sub-Section (3) of section 357 of the Code, that where the sentence imposed does not include a fine, that is, where the sentence relates to only imprisonment, the court, when passing judgment, can direct the accused to pay, by way of compensation, such amount as…

I had filed a complaint of cheque bouncing in the court of Judicial Magistrate 1st Class (JMIC) at Amritsar. The amount of cheque is ₹ 5 Lacs. I have been informed by my counsel that due to delay in filing the complaint, my case has been dismissed. What is the remedy now left out to me, please advice?

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If the complaint filed by your counsel indicated adequate and sufficient reasons for not being able to institute the complaint within the stipulated period, the impugned order of dismissal of complaint can be set aside. The reasons for delay in filing the complaint beyond the period stipulated in the Negotiable Instrument Act has to be…