Section 148 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, introduced through the Negotiable Instruments (Amendment) Act, 2018, empowers appellate courts to direct appellants—convicted under Section 138 for cheque dishonor—to deposit a minimum of 20% of the fine or compensation awarded by

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