Shakil Akhtar v. Bardu Ram
Case brief
What is this about?
Short compromise-based disposal of a criminal miscellaneous petition (Cr. MP(M) No. 2935 of 2024, Shakil Akhtar vs. Bardu Ram; connected application Cr.MP No. 626 of 2026). Respondent/complainant's counsel reported a compromise; petitioner directed to deposit 7.5% of the cheque amount before Member Secretary, H.P. Legal Services Authority, Kasumpti, Shimla, relying on Sanjabij Tari vs. Kishore S. Brocar and another (2025) SCC Online SC 2069; matter to be relisted thereafter; application disposed of by Rakesh Kainthla, Judge, on 2 March 2026. Relevant to cheque-related criminal matters settled on compromise with deposit to Legal Services Authority.
What did the court decide?
Petitioner directed to deposit 7.5% of the cheque amount before Member, Secretary, H.P. Legal Services Authority, Kasumpti, Shimla, as per Sanjabij Tari (SC); matter to be listed thereafter.