Rema vs Abdul Rahiman And Anr.

The Supreme Court modified the High Court's order regarding the sentence under Section 357(3) Cr.P.C., which initially required the appellant to undergo one week of simple imprisonment and pay Rs. 1,75,000 as compensation. The Court noted that the appellant had already deposited the full amount related to the dishonoured cheque and, considering her status as a lady, reduced the sentence to a fine of Rs. 5,000, with a default imprisonment of seven days. The Court also directed the release of Rs. 50,000 held by the trial Court.