https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=445470 Section 147 of the Negotiable Instruments Act permits compounding of a Section 138 cheque dishonour offence notwithstanding the Code of Criminal Procedure, including after conviction. Where parties reach a full and final settlement and the complainant receives the cheque amount and agreed additional payment, the compromise can support annulment of the conviction. Graded costs for delayed compounding may be reduced on the facts, including the accused's financial condition and the stage of settlement. Reduced token costs may be directed for deposit. en-us Thu, 02 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0530 Thu, 09 Nov 2023 08:47:51 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=445470 Section 147 of the Negotiable Instruments Act permits compounding of a Section 138 cheque dishonour offence notwithstanding the Code of Criminal Procedure, including after conviction. Where parties reach a full and final settlement and the complainant receives the cheque amount and agreed additional payment, the compromise can support annulment of the conviction. Graded costs for delayed compounding may be reduced on the facts, including the accused's financial condition and the stage of settlement. Reduced token costs may be directed for deposit. Case-Laws Indian Laws Thu, 02 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=445470