The Supreme Court has held that in cases of conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, the sentencing must be accompanied by a fine sufficient to cover the cheque amount, along with applicable interest and compensation. A bench of Justice B.V. Nagarathna and Justice K.V. Viswanathan dismissed the appeal filed by the
[Section 138 NI Act] Conviction Must Be Followed by Fine Covering Cheque Amount, Interest, and Compensation: Supreme Court
