
Is it mandatory for the court to give interim compensation under Section 143A or discretionary?
⚖️ Decision of the Supreme Court (Rakesh Ranjan Shrivastava vs State of Jharkhand, Crl. Appeal No. 741 of 2024, Date: 15 March 2024) The Supreme Court clearly stated that… The word “May” used in Section 143A (1) cannot be read as “shall” (compulsory); If it is considered mandatory, every Section 138 Complaints (Cheek Dishonour) may…