V.K.Bansal vs State Of Haryana & Ors.Etc.Etc

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of whether the High Court erred in denying the appellant's request for concurrent sentences under Section 427 read with Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure in cases involving dishonored cheques under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The Court held that the High Court's decision to maintain consecutive sentences was justified, as the sentences were not deemed excessive given the amounts involved. Consequently, the appeals were dismissed, affirming the High Court's ruling.