Dr.K.Abbas v. B.Ummer
Case brief
What is this about?
The Kerala High Court disposed of a criminal revision petition challenging a conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. On the day of hearing, the parties settled the matter via a compromise petition filed under Section 147. The court recorded the composition, which had the effect of an acquittal under Section 320(8) Cr.P.C., and ordered the refund of any deposited money
What did the court decide?
The criminal revision petition was dismissed in light of the composition recorded on the day of hearing; money deposited by the appellant is to be refunded.