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The High Court addressed the issue of dishonour of cheque and compounding of the matter. Referring to a Supreme Court case, it discussed the scope of Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act and compounding under Section 147. The court recognized that proceedings u/s 138 are civil in nature with criminal implications. It noted that once the accused settled the liability, compounding under Section 147 was a genuine step towards justice. The court found that the accused and complainant had resolved the dispute, with the complainant having no further grievances as the accused had fulfilled his liability u/s 138. Consequently, the petition was disposed of.
The High Court addressed the issue of dishonour of cheque and compounding of the matter. Referring to a Supreme Court case, it discussed the scope of Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act and compounding under Section 147. The court recognized that proceedings u/s 138 are civil in nature with criminal implications. It noted that once the accused settled the liability, compounding under Section 147 was a genuine step towards justice. The court found that the accused and complainant had resolved the dispute, with the complainant having no further grievances as the accused had fulfilled his liability u/s 138. Consequently, the petition was disposed of.
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