https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=754093 HP HC allowed compounding of Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act offense after accused settled liability with complainant. Court relied on SC precedent in P. Mohanraj case, noting that Section 138 proceedings are "civil sheep in criminal wolf's clothing." Once accused discharged entire liability and complainant received payment, continuing criminal proceedings served no useful purpose. Court found settlement genuine and conducive to justice ends. Petition disposed of favorably for accused who had liquidated obligation to complainant. en-us Thu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0530 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 13:06:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=754093 HP HC allowed compounding of Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act offense after accused settled liability with complainant. Court relied on SC precedent in P. Mohanraj case, noting that Section 138 proceedings are "civil sheep in criminal wolf's clothing." Once accused discharged entire liability and complainant received payment, continuing criminal proceedings served no useful purpose. Court found settlement genuine and conducive to justice ends. Petition disposed of favorably for accused who had liquidated obligation to complainant. Case-Laws Indian Laws Thu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=754093