Sri S. Suresh v. Sri Jagadish
Case brief
What is this about?
Karnataka High Court (Bengaluru), CRL.RP No.530 of 2026, decided 24.07.2026 by Justice H.P. Sandesh; NC: 2026:KHC:38258; CNR KAHC010225052026. Settlement-based disposal of criminal revision under Section 397 r/w 401 Cr.P.C. (Sections 438 r/w 442 BNSS) against conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act (cheque dishonour) in CC No.43/2019, Mysuru (K.R. Nagar/Hunsur); accused acquitted on compromise payment of Rs.1,10,000/- plus release of Rs.1,50,000/- deposit to complainant; directions to complete Rs.5,000/- State fine and produce receipt, listing fallback 17.08.2026.
What did the court decide?
Revision petition disposed of on settlement; revision petitioner/accused acquitted for the offence punishable under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act; Rs.1,50,000/- deposit before the Trial Court ordered to be released to the respondent; time granted to complete deposit of the Rs.5,000/- State fine with receipt to be produced within three weeks, failing which listing on 17.08.2026.