Sri. a. Narayanaswamy @ Shanthappa v. Sri. Suresh Y C
Case brief
What is this about?
Karnataka High Court, Bengaluru (Justice H.P.Sandesh, 29.06.2026): CRL.RP No. 189 of 2025 under S.397 r/w 401 Cr.P.C. (styled u/S 438 r/w 442 BNSS/BNNS) by A. Narayanaswamy @ Shanthappa against complainant Suresh Y C dismissed at admission after counsel reported amicable settlement and payment of the entire amount in a S.138 Negotiable Instruments Act cheque-dishonour case (trial CC.No.56934/2022, judgment 16.09.2023, XIV Addl. CMM Mayohall; confirmed in Crl.A.No.25273/2023, judgment 15.11.2024, LXXIV Addl. City Civil & Sessions Judge, CCH-75); no acquittal or other relief granted; Registry directed to return records to Trial and Appellate Courts. No precedent engaged; no quantum figure stated.
What did the court decide?
The Court recorded the counsel's submission (placed on record) that the parties had settled the matter amicably and the entire amount had been paid to the complainant-respondent, and accordingly dismissed the revision petition in view of the settlement between the parties.