Ranjeet Singh v. Hp Gramin Bank
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Ranjeet Singh v. Himachal Pradesh Gramin Bank, Cr.MP No.5079/2025 with Cr.Revision No.196/2022 (Sushil Kukreja J., 05.12.2025): Section 138 NI Act offence compounded under Section 147 despite conviction reaching finality (trial 14.02.2020; Sessions Judge 10.03.2022; revision dismissed 02.07.2025). Bank settled via OTS, issued NOC and consented to quashing. Relied on Chune Ram v. Brikam Chand (Cr.MMO No.188/2025, 13.11.2025) — inherent power under S.482 CrPC/S.528 BNSS to compound S.138 offence with complainant consent even after final affirmation of conviction — and Apex Court law in Damodar S. Prabhu (2010) 5 SCC 663) (graded compounding-fee guidelines: 10%/15%/20% by forum; courts may reduce with reasons) and K. Subramanian (2010) 15 SCC 352) (post-conviction compromise acceptable under S.147 read with S.320 CrPC). Result: offence compounded; conviction and sentence quashed; accused acquitted; bail bonds discharged; token compounding fee Rs.10,000/- (words read 'four thousand') payable to H.P. State Legal Services Authority, Shimla within four weeks; total cheque amount Rs.16,81,425.40.