M.M. Singh Bedi, J.

1. This is a revision petition against the concurrent conviction of the petitioner under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, directing him to undergo rigorous imprisonment for one year with a fine of ` 20,000/- in a case of dishonouring of cheque of ` 2 lacs. The petitioner had agreed to repay the amount and compound the dispute by relying upon the judgment in Damodar S. Prabhu v. Sayed Babalal H., 2010 (2) R.C.R. (Crl.) 851. Petitioner was granted the concession of bail subject to depositing of ` 2,75,000/- which included ` 2,30,000/- for compounding and ` 45,000/- as costs for unnecessary harassment and compensation in addition to sum of ` 20,000/- which has already been deposited by the petitioner. It has been informed that the amount has been deposited and released to the complainant.

2. No one has put in appearance on behalf of the respondent to controvert the contention of learned counsel for the petitioner despite service.

3. In view of the above said circumstances, the revision petition is disposed of as compounded. Conviction order passed by the Courts below are set aside as compounded in view of the amount paid.

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