https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=349063 Section 138 cheque dishonour proceedings may be closed and the accused discharged when the cheque amount, assessed interest, and costs have been paid to the Court's satisfaction, even without the complainant's consent. The compensatory purpose of Chapter XVII is treated as primary, and this power is distinct from compounding. The document also states that complaints under Chapter XVII should ordinarily proceed as summary trials, with flexible use of affidavits, electronic service, and dispensation of personal appearance where appropriate to secure speedy disposal and effective compensation. en-us Thu, 05 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0530 Fri, 02 Nov 2018 10:02:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=349063 Section 138 cheque dishonour proceedings may be closed and the accused discharged when the cheque amount, assessed interest, and costs have been paid to the Court's satisfaction, even without the complainant's consent. The compensatory purpose of Chapter XVII is treated as primary, and this power is distinct from compounding. The document also states that complaints under Chapter XVII should ordinarily proceed as summary trials, with flexible use of affidavits, electronic service, and dispensation of personal appearance where appropriate to secure speedy disposal and effective compensation. Case-Laws Indian Laws Thu, 05 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=349063