Dishonor of Cheque: Compoundable Offense u/s 138, Resolved Per Section 147 of Negotiable Instruments Act.

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....Dishonor of cheque - compoundable offence - It can safely be said that when the offence under Section 138 N.I. Act is compounded in accordance with Section 147 N.I. Act, the question of imposition of a sentence on Respondent No.2 does not arise. Section 357(3) Cr.P.C. states that when a Court imposes a sentence, of which fine does not form a part, the Court may order the accused person to pay, by way of compensation any amount that the Court deems fit to the person who has suffered any loss or injury. - HC....