SUMEET GOEL, J. (ORAL)

1. The present criminal revision petition has been filed seeking setting aside of the impugned order dated 2.12.2024, vide which, the learned Additional Sessions Judge, Fatehabad (for short ‘Sessions Judge’), dismissed the appeal preferred by the petitioner, as well as the judgment of conviction/order of sentence dated 27/30.4.2018 passed by learned Judicial Magistrate Ist Class, Fatehabad (for short ‘JMIC’), whereby the petitioner was convicted for commission of offence punishable under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 and was sentenced to undergo Rigorous Imprisonment for 01 year and to pay compensation of Rs.1,10,000/- to the complainant.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that during the pendency of proceedings, the petitioner and the respondent/complainant have amicably settled the matter. Vide order dated 9.12.2024 passed by this Court, the matter was referred to DLSA, Fatehabad and the petitioner was directed to deposit an amount of ₹75,000/-before the trial Court within 3 weeks. Report of Mediator dated 24.1.2025 has been received stating that the matter has been compromised between the parties vide agreement/set