Sakthivel v. M.Sachithanandham
Case brief
What is this about?
Compounding of Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act (cheque dishonour) offence on mediation settlement and Joint Compromise Memo; criminal revision under Sections 397 and 401 Cr.P.C. allowed; conviction in C.C.No.46 of 2018 confirmed in Crl.A.No.02 of 2022 set aside; acquittal of accused; refund of fine; bail bond discharged; withdrawal of Rs.4,20,000/- appeal deposit; settlement of Rs.14,00,000/- (Rs.9,80,000/- paid); Madras High Court, decision dated 23-02-2026.
What did the court decide?
Revision allowed in terms of the Joint Compromise Memo; permission to compound the offence; judgments of conviction (trial and appellate) set aside; petitioner acquitted of the offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act; refund of fine, if any paid; discharge of bail bond, if any executed; respondent permitted to withdraw Rs.4,20,000/- deposited to the credit of Crl.A.No.2 of 2022.