https://www.taxtmi.com/highlights?id=77858 The Punjab & Haryana High Court allowed the compounding of the offence u/s 138 N.I. Act between parties in a dishonour of cheque case. Citing precedent, the court held that compounding can be done during trial or by the High Court u/r Section 320(6) Cr.P.C. Settlement led to acquittal u/s 147 of NI Act and Section 320 Cr.P.C. The parties' voluntary settlement justified allowing compounding. The revision petition was allowed, with 15% of the cheque amount to be deposited with a specified center, leading to acquittal of the petitioner from the charge u/s 138 of NI Act. en-us Tue, 28 May 2024 07:34:50 +0530 Tue, 28 May 2024 07:34:50 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/highlights?id=77858 The Punjab & Haryana High Court allowed the compounding of the offence u/s 138 N.I. Act between parties in a dishonour of cheque case. Citing precedent, the court held that compounding can be done during trial or by the High Court u/r Section 320(6) Cr.P.C. Settlement led to acquittal u/s 147 of NI Act and Section 320 Cr.P.C. The parties' voluntary settlement justified allowing compounding. The revision petition was allowed, with 15% of the cheque amount to be deposited with a specified center, leading to acquittal of the petitioner from the charge u/s 138 of NI Act. Highlights Indian Laws Tue, 28 May 2024 07:34:50 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/highlights?id=77858