 "Cheque bounce case against Mallya: Court order likely on May 25")
A local court is likely to pronounce on May 25 its order on the quantum of sentence for beleaguered industrialist Vijay Mallya, who has been convicted in two cheque bounce cases filed against him by GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd.
Citing two judgements delivered by Hyderabad High Court (earlier Andhra Pradesh High Court) in similar cases, the Special Magistrate Court said it would like to hear the convicted before passing the judgement.
"NBWs have been issued to the accused. Warrants are still pending. Keeping in view of the fact, since the warrants are pending against the accused, the court would like to hear the accused before passing the sentence," judge M Krishna Rao said before posting the case to May 25.
On April 20, the Special Magistrate Court had convicted Mallya and others, in connection with bouncing of two cheques of Rs 50 lakh each under relevant sections of Negotiable Instruments Act and had adjourned for today the matter to pronounce the quantum of punishment, as Mallya, who left the country, was not present in the court.
The matter relates to cheques issued by Kingfisher Airlines Ltd to GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL) which operates the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport here, towards charges for using the facilities at the airport for its Kingfisher Airlines flights.
During hearing on quantum of sentence, GMR lawyer G Ashok Reddy earlier insisted that the court pass the sentence against Mallya citing certain provisions of CrPC saying the court has power to impose sentence even in absence of accused.
"It is a known fact that he (Mallya) has fled the country and his passport has been revoked and he has also resigned from the post of Rajya Sabha MP. He has never marked his presence before the court which shows the conduct of the accused," Reddy had submitted.
He had argued that the court need not wait for accused presence (for sentence) and sought for awarding maximum sentence of two years and also to impose fine under relevant sections of Negotiable Instruments Act.
He also told PTI that fresh warrants will be issued to the accused in the case to appear in the court on May 25.
Citing two judgements delivered by Hyderabad High Court (earlier Andhra Pradesh High Court) in similar cases, the Special Magistrate Court said it would like to hear the convicted before passing the judgement.
"NBWs have been issued to the accused. Warrants are still pending. Keeping in view of the fact, since the warrants are pending against the accused, the court would like to hear the accused before passing the sentence," judge M Krishna Rao said before posting the case to May 25.
On April 20, the Special Magistrate Court had convicted Mallya and others, in connection with bouncing of two cheques of Rs 50 lakh each under relevant sections of Negotiable Instruments Act and had adjourned for today the matter to pronounce the quantum of punishment, as Mallya, who left the country, was not present in the court.
The matter relates to cheques issued by Kingfisher Airlines Ltd to GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL) which operates the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport here, towards charges for using the facilities at the airport for its Kingfisher Airlines flights.
During hearing on quantum of sentence, GMR lawyer G Ashok Reddy earlier insisted that the court pass the sentence against Mallya citing certain provisions of CrPC saying the court has power to impose sentence even in absence of accused.
"It is a known fact that he (Mallya) has fled the country and his passport has been revoked and he has also resigned from the post of Rajya Sabha MP. He has never marked his presence before the court which shows the conduct of the accused," Reddy had submitted.
He had argued that the court need not wait for accused presence (for sentence) and sought for awarding maximum sentence of two years and also to impose fine under relevant sections of Negotiable Instruments Act.
He also told PTI that fresh warrants will be issued to the accused in the case to appear in the court on May 25.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
SAVE 25%
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Subscribe
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app
SAVE 25%