K.R.Sudevan v. State of Kerala & Another
Case brief
What is this about?
This order disposes of a criminal miscellaneous petition challenging a conviction for cheque dishonour. Since the parties settled the matter via a composition order under Section 147 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, the court recorded the composition which operates as an acquittal under Section 320(8) Cr.P.C.
What did the court decide?
Composition recorded as an acquittal; the criminal miscellaneous petition disposed of.