Sobhana v. Mohanan
Case brief
What is this about?
In a criminal revision petition challenging a conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, the court recorded a compromise filed by the parties. The composition was recorded as a Section 147 settlement, having the effect of an acquittal under Section 320(8) Cr.P.C. Consequently, the pending revision petition was disposed of. (1 paragraph)
What did the court decide?
Recorded composition entered into between the petitioner and the complainant under Section 147 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881; Crl.R.P. No. 11 of 2000 dismissed due to effect of acquittal.