Sri P Dayananda v. Sri M Krishna Murthy
Case brief
What is this about?
Consent/settlement-based acquittal in a cheque dishonour case: Karnataka High Court (S Vishwajith Shetty, J., 04.02.2026) allowed CRL.RP No.838 of 2025 filed under S.397 r/w 401 Cr.P.C. / S.438 BNSS. Conviction under S.138 NI Act by the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Bengaluru Rural District (C.C.No.8206/2022, dated 02.12.2023), as confirmed by the I Additional District and Sessions Judge (Crl.A.No.01/2024, dated 29.10.2024), was set aside in terms of a joint memo dated 04.02.2026 after the complainant received Rs.5,75,000/- in full and final settlement; bail bonds cancelled.
What did the court decide?
Impugned judgment and order of conviction and sentence dated 02.12.2023 in C.C.No.8206/2022 and judgment and order dated 29.10.2024 in Crl.A.No.01/2024 set aside; petitioner acquitted of the offence punishable under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act; bail bonds, if any, cancelled.