Settlement-based suspension of cheque dishonour complaint, with quashing contingent on timely payment of agreed instalments.

A cheque dishonour complaint was kept in abeyance in light of the parties' settlement, with the outstanding liability treated as a fixed amount payable in monthly instalments. The Court recorded the payment schedule and directed that the complaint would remain suspended until full compliance. On proof of timely payment of the agreed instalments, the complaint would stand quashed; failure to pay within time would revive the proceedings. The appeal was thus disposed of by giving effect to the settlement and making continuation or termination of the criminal complaint contingent on adherence to the agreed payment terms.

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Issues: Whether, in light of the parties' settlement, the criminal complaint for dishonour of cheque should be kept in abeyance and quashed upon payment of the agreed amount.

Analysis: The parties agreed that the outstanding liability would be treated as a fixed amount payable in monthly instalments. The Court recorded the payment schedule, directed the first instalment and the succeeding instalments to be paid within the stipulated time, and provided that on proof of full payment the complaint would stand quashed. It was further directed that until completion of payment, the complaint would remain in abeyance, and failure to pay within time would revive the proceedings.

Conclusion: The complaint was conditionally kept in abeyance with directions for payment in instalments, and it would stand quashed on full compliance with the settlement.

Final Conclusion: The appeal was disposed of by giving effect to the settlement and by making continuation or termination of the criminal complaint contingent on timely payment of the agreed sum.

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