Section 147 of the CrPC

The provided legal documents do not contain any information about Section 147 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC). Instead, they focus on Section 147 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NI Act).

Key Points from the Documents:

• Section 147 of the NI Act makes offences under the Act compoundable. This means that parties can settle their disputes outside of court, even after a conviction. Ajay Kumar Radheyshyam Goenka VS Tourism Finance Corporation Of India Ltd - Supreme CourtAJAY KUMAR RADHEYSHYAM GOENKA vs TOURISM FINANCE CORPORATION OF INDIA LTD. - Supreme Court
• Section 147 of the NI Act overrides the general provisions of the CrPC regarding compounding of offences. This is due to the notwithstanding anything contained clause in Section 147 of the NI Act. K. M. Ibrahim VS K. P. Mohammed - Supreme CourtDamodar S. Prabhu VS Sayed Babalal H. - Supreme Court
• The scheme contemplated by Section 320 of the CrPC is not strictly applicable to offences under the NI Act. This is because Section 320 deals with specific offences under the Indian Penal Code, while Section 147 of the NI Act provides a separate mechanism for compounding offences under the NI Act. Damodar S. Prabhu VS Sayed Babalal H. - Supreme Court
• Compounding under Section 147 of the NI Act is permissible even at the appellate stage of proceedings. K. M. Ibrahim VS K. P. Mohammed - Supreme Court
• The court may impose costs on the accused if they seek to compound the offence at a later stage. This is to discourage parties from delaying the compounding process. Damodar S. Prabhu VS Sayed Babalal H. - Supreme Court

Conclusion:

The provided documents do not address Section 147 of the CrPC. However, they provide valuable insights into the provisions of Section 147 of the NI Act, which governs the compounding of offences under the Act. This information can be helpful in understanding the legal framework surrounding compounding of offences in India, particularly in cases involving dishonour of cheques.