Case Law Analysis
|Bombay High Court
Section 143-A NI Act | Bombay HC Mandates Prima Facie Merits Evaluation, Defence Plausibility & Financial Distress for Interim Compensation
Bombay HC sets aside an interim compensation order under Section 143-A NI Act, ruling courts must assess the complainant's prima facie case, the accused's defence plausibility, and financial hardship before granting relief. The judgment reinforces Supreme Court parameters, ensuring natural justice in cheque bounce proceedings for debtors facing undue financial burden.