#deposit requirement

The Himachal Pradesh High Court ruled that depositing half of the originally assessed amount under Section 127 of the Indian Electricity Act is sufficient to revive an appeal, even if the amount is not updated with interest or revised assessments. This decision clarifies procedural compliance for electricity consumers and businesses challenging assessment orders, ensuring appeal rights are not extinguished by administrative delays.

Bombay High Court rules that defendants seeking leave to defend in a summary suit must deposit the outstanding principal amount as a precondition, even if triable issues like stamping or damages exist. This sets a precedent for stricter financial security requirements in summary proceedings under Order XXXVII CPC, impacting commercial litigation strategy.

Bombay High Court holds that owners of illegal mezzanine floors must deposit ₹20 lakhs to stay demolition, rejecting delay tactics under Section 351 of MMC Act.

Bombay High Court holds that Section 148 of the NI Act mandates proportionate deposit during appeal, not full compensation. Clarifies bail and deposit conditions for cheque bounce cases.