DEVENDRA KACHHAWAHA
Kalulal Bhat – Appellant
Versus
Durga Salvi – Respondent
ORDER
1. Heard learned counsel for the appellant on application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act.
2. As per office report, the instant appeal is barred by 653 days.
3. Having regard to the grounds set out in the application, I feel persuaded to accept the application.
4. Accordingly, same is allowed. Delay in filing the appeal is condoned.
5. With the consent of learned counsel for the parties, matter is heard and decided finally.
6. Accused-petitioner has preferred this revision petition under Section 397/401 Cr.P.C. to challenge judgment dated 13.06.2019, passed by Additional Sessions Judge No.5, Udaipur (for short, 'learned appellate Court'), whereby learned appellate Court has confirmed judgment dated 16.02.2015, rendered by Special Judicial Magistrate (N.I. Act Cases) No.2, Udaipur (for short, 'learned trial Court'). The learned trial Court, by its verdict dated 16.02.2015, indicted accused-petitioner for offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (for short, 'Act') and handed down sentence of one year's simple imprisonment. Besides imprisonment, the learned trial Court has also ordered that accused-petitioner should pay compensation to the complainant to
The court established that offences under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act can be compounded post-conviction if a settlement is reached between the parties.
The court established that offences under the Negotiable Instruments Act can be compounded post-conviction if a settlement is reached, prioritizing compensation over punishment.
The court established that offences under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act can be compounded post-conviction, prioritizing compensatory justice.
The court established that offences under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act can be compounded post-conviction, prioritizing settlement over punishment.
Court allows compromise in cheque dishonor cases, emphasizing compensatory nature of proceedings, enabling discharge of accused on satisfactory compensation, and imposing costs where applicable.
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