K.Ravichandran (52) v. P.S.Krishnasmay (75)
Case brief
What is this about?
In this criminal revision under Sections 397 and 401 CrPC regarding a cheque dishonour case, the High Court took note of a compromise between the parties. The appellant had paid half the fine and deposited the balance, which the complainant agreed to withdraw. The Court compounded the offence, set aside the conviction and sentence, and ordered the refund of the deposited amount.
What did the court decide?
The offence was compounded; conviction and sentence set aside; appellant permitted to withdraw Rs. 4,50,000/- deposited in the trial court.