Dishonor of Cheque - settlement of disputes between the parties...

Dishonor of Cheque - settlement of disputes between the parties - compounding of offences u/s 138 - Needless to say, the operation or effect of a general Act can be curtailed by special Act even if a general Act contains a non obstante clause and as such, provisions contained under Section 320 Cr.P.C. would not come in the way in recording the compromise or in compounding the offence punishable under section 138 of the Act. To the contrary, provisions of section 147 of the Act though start with a non obstante clause but have overriding effect on the provisions contained under section 320 Cr.P.C. - HC