Kuldeep Sharma vs Lalita Devi
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Case Significance
Kuldeep Sharma vs Lalita Devi is a Delhi High Court decision dated February 20, 2026 (citation: ik-158727347). Kuldeep Sharma was convicted under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act and sentenced to six months' imprisonment with Rs 14.5 lakh compensation. The parties settled during appeal for Rs 9.5 lakh through mediation, but the appellate court imposed an additional Rs 1.5 lakh cost which was challenged in revision. The petition was disposed of with the petitioner granted three months to deposit the cost amount with the concerned DLSA. The case was heard by Justice Manoj Jain. Counsel appearing: Varun Gupta (counsel for petitioner).
Summary
Kuldeep Sharma was convicted under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act and sentenced to six months' imprisonment with Rs 14.5 lakh compensation. The parties settled during appeal for Rs 9.5 lakh through mediation, but the appellate court imposed an additional Rs 1.5 lakh cost which was challenged in revision. The petition was disposed of with the petitioner granted three months to deposit the cost amount with the concerned DLSA.
What was the outcome of Kuldeep Sharma vs Lalita Devi?
Kuldeep Sharma was convicted under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act and sentenced to six months' imprisonment with Rs 14.5 lakh compensation. The parties settled during appeal for Rs 9.5 ...
Judgment
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