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KARNATAKA HIGH COURT
ANANT RAMANATH HEGDE, J
SRI PURUSHOTHAM PATEL @ BABU – Appellant
Versus
SRI C.J. KUMARASWAMY – Respondent
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| 1. understanding the petitioner's presence and the nature of the appeal. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. case facts about conviction and settlement terms. (Para 3 , 4) |
| 3. acceptance of the settlement and implications for previous judgments. (Para 5 , 6) |
| 4. final ruling to set aside earlier judgments. (Para 7) |
ORAL ORDER
Learned counsel for the petitioner is present.
2. This matter was referred to the Mediation Centre to explore the possibility of settlement. The learned Mediator has forwarded the settlement report dated 16.09.2025. The petition is arising from the proceeding in C.C. No.538/2019 on the file of J.M.F.C., Srirangapatna and Criminal Appeal No.5038/2021 on the file of III Additional Sessions Judge, Mandya sitting at Srirangapatna.
3. In terms of the judgment passed by the Trial Court, the petitioner has directed to pay fine of Rs.5,15,000/- for an offence punishable under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act for dishonour of cheque of Rs.5,00,000/-. The appellate Court has confirmed the conviction and sentence. Hence, the present petition.
4. In terms of the settlement arrived at between the parties, the complainant/respondent has received Rs.2,43,000/- on the date of
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