Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881–Sec. 148–Petitioner remained un-success to deposit 20% amount within stipulated period of 60 days–Trial Court issued the warrant for taking him in judicial custody and he has been taken in judicial custody–If such condition is rigidly enforced, it would result in a discriminatory scenario where an affluent accused may secure his liberty and roam around freely while a similarly placed indigent individual would be compelled to remain in custody solely due to his impoverishment–Directed to waive or delete the condition.


