Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973–Sec. 427–Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881–Sec. 138–Conviction in three cases by the different Courts–Prayer for direction to run the sentence concurrently–In the two subsequent cases, it is not mentioned when the order of sentence would become operative and effective–The maximum sentence awarded to him is 1.5 years S.I.–Petitioner failed to maintain the account to honour the cheque in all three cases–His pitiable economic condition has also forced this Court to adopt a lenient view–To meet the ends of justice, it is directed that the sentence would run concurrently–However, it would be limited only up to the substantive sentence.
