Delhi High Court Dismisses Complainant's Challenge, Upholds Refund of Interim Compensation Under Section 148 NI Act

Case Snapshot

Case Name: Arun Malhotra v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

Citation / Neutral Citation: 2026:DHC:7630

High Court: High Court of Delhi

Bench: Hon'ble Ms. Justice Chandrasekharan Sudha

Date of Judgment: 9th September, 2026

Area of Law: Criminal Law, Negotiable Instruments Act, Section 148, Interim Compensation, Refund

Judgment Headline

Complainant must refund interim compensation upon acquittal; Section 148 NI Act leaves no discretion.

The Judgment in One Line

Delhi High Court dismisses complainant's petition, holding refund of interim compensation under Section 148 NI Act is mandatory upon acquittal.

Why This Judgment Matters

This judgment clarifies the mandatory nature of refund of interim compensation under Section 148 of the NI Act upon acquittal. It establishes that the proviso

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