9.Admittedly, the respondent issued a cheque for a sum of Rs.96,450/- in order to comply with the decree passed in chit fund case No.147 of 2006 on the file of the Deputy Registrar of Chit, Virudhunagar, dated 04.09.2006. However, in its presentation, it was returned dishonoured for the reason 'funds insufficient'. Thereafter, the appellant initiated proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act and while pending the said proceeding, the appellant also initiated execution proceeding pursuant to the decree passed in chit fund case No.147 of 2006 on the file of the Subordinate Court, Sivakasi. In the said execution proceeding, the respondent settled the entire cheque amount and on receipt of the same, the appellant also filed full satisfaction memo. It was recorded by the execution Court and terminated the execution proceeding. Therefore, the entire cheque amount was paid and the trial Court rightly dismissed the complaint and acquitted the respondent. Hence, this Court finds no infirmity or illegality in the order passed by the Court below. Accordingly, the Criminal Appeal is dismissed.
