Which combination of purposes did the Supreme Court identify in R. Vijayan v. Baby for the…
In R. Vijayan v. Baby, paragraph 16, the Supreme Court identified punitive, compensatory and restitutive purposes of Chapter XVII. P. Mohanraj v. Shah Brothers Ispat Pvt.…
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Which combination of purposes did the Supreme Court identify in R. Vijayan v. Baby for the cheque-dishonour scheme under Chapter XVII of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881?
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Correct answer D
In R. Vijayan v. Baby, paragraph 16, the Supreme Court identified punitive, compensatory and restitutive purposes of Chapter XVII. P. Mohanraj v. Shah Brothers Ispat Pvt. Ltd., paragraph 48, discusses that characterization. Section 138 provides criminal sanctions, while the scheme also serves to compensate the complainant and help restore the amount lost through dishonour.
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Option A
The Court identified a restitutive purpose alongside punishment and compensation.
Option B
The Court identified a punitive purpose alongside compensation and restitution.
Option C
The Court identified a compensatory purpose alongside punishment and restitution.
Option D
The Court identified all three purposes in the cheque-dishonour context.
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