Court May Replace Jail with Fine for Cheque Dishonor if Complainant Compensated, Even Without Mutual Consent.

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....Dishonor of Cheque - modification of sentence of imprisonment to fine - though compounding requires consent of both parties, even in the absence of such consent, the Court, in the interest of justice, on being satisfied that the complainant has been duly compensated, can in its discretion close the proceedings and discharge the accused - HC....