Murali R K v. Sri Chikkavenkatagiri P
Case brief
What is this about?
Karnataka HC, CRL.RP No. 1614 of 2025 (NC: 2026:KHC:20858), V Srishananda J., decided 16.04.2026. Revision under S.397 r/w 401 CrPC (438 BNSS) against S.138 NI Act conviction in C.C.No.20846/2021 dated 25.06.2024 (fine Rs.7,70,000/-, default 3 months simple imprisonment), confirmed in Crl.A.No.90/2024 dated 30.07.2025. Petition disposed of on joint memo: settlement Rs.6,00,000/- in four instalments (Rs.1,30,000/- cash paid 16.04.2026; Rs.1,70,000/-, Rs.1,50,000/-, Rs.1,50,000/- due 16.06.2026, 16.08.2026, 16.10.2026); deposit withdrawable by complainant; default clause restores imprisonment ordered by Trial Magistrate and confirmed in appeal. No precedents cited.
What did the court decide?
Revision petition disposed of on the joint memo recording amicable settlement of Rs.6,00,000/- payable in four instalments (first instalment Rs.1,30,000/- already tendered in cash and acknowledged in the order sheet); amount in deposit, if any, permitted to be withdrawn by the complainant under due identification; conviction and sentence not set aside, but default clause directs that non-payment of any instalment entails the petitioner undergoing imprisonment as ordered by the Trial Magistrate and confirmed by the First Appellate Court.