In which 2019 Supreme Court decision did the Court hold that section 148 of the Negotiable Instruments…
In Surinder Singh Deswal v. Virender Gandhi, decided on 29 May 2019, the Supreme Court applied section 148 to post-commencement appeals arising from earlier section 138…
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In which 2019 Supreme Court decision did the Court hold that section 148 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 could apply to an appeal filed after 1 September 2018 even though the section 138 complaint was filed earlier?
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Correct answer A
In Surinder Singh Deswal v. Virender Gandhi, decided on 29 May 2019, the Supreme Court applied section 148 to post-commencement appeals arising from earlier section 138 complaints. The Court was dealing with an appellate deposit after conviction.
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Option A
The Court held that the amended section 148 applied to an appeal against conviction even though the complaint was filed before the amendment took effect.
Option B
That case concerned compassionate appointment under a bank's employment scheme.
Option C
That case concerned a bank employee's service dispute.
Option D
That case concerned adverse possession of immovable property.
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