#Appellate Court Powers

Bombay High Court reinforces that appellate courts cannot arbitrarily exceed the 20% compensation deposit under Section 148 of the Negotiable Instruments Act without recording specific reasons. The ruling mandates judicial accountability in cheque bounce appeals, ensuring fairness for appellants facing higher financial burdens.

The Bombay High Court has ruled that appellate courts must not routinely remand property disputes to trial courts for commissioner appointments under CPC Order XLI Rule 24 unless they explicitly explain why the appellate record is insufficient to decide the merits. This sets a binding standard against procedural evasion in partition cases, protecting litigants from unnecessary delays and cost escalation.