https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=794828 Delay in challenging a conviction is not condoned where the record shows the party knowingly pursued only sentence-related remedies and the explanation of mistaken legal advice lacks bona fides. A settlement or consent decree does not by itself extinguish pending Section 138 cheque dishonour complaints where the settlement terms expressly preserve those complaints until full payment, and default keeps the criminal proceedings alive. Civil detention in execution of a money decree remains distinct from criminal punishment and does not trigger double jeopardy against prosecution under Section 138. The discussion also notes that subsequent payments may justify adjustment of fine, while probation may be refused where undertakings are repeatedly breached. en-us Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0530 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:18:44 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=794828 Delay in challenging a conviction is not condoned where the record shows the party knowingly pursued only sentence-related remedies and the explanation of mistaken legal advice lacks bona fides. A settlement or consent decree does not by itself extinguish pending Section 138 cheque dishonour complaints where the settlement terms expressly preserve those complaints until full payment, and default keeps the criminal proceedings alive. Civil detention in execution of a money decree remains distinct from criminal punishment and does not trigger double jeopardy against prosecution under Section 138. The discussion also notes that subsequent payments may justify adjustment of fine, while probation may be refused where undertakings are repeatedly breached. Case-Laws Indian Laws Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=794828