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2022 (8) TMI 819 - HC - Indian LawsDishonor of Cheque - amicable settlement between the parties - compounding of the offence punishable under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act - HELD THAT:- Perusing the averments made in the application filed for compounding the offence, taking into consideration the fact that the matter now stands amicably settled between the parties, the prayer for compounding of the offence is allowed. It is further ordered that out of the amount of Rs. 50,000/-, which has been deposited by the petitioner with the Himachal Pradesh Legal Service Authority, 25% be retained as compounding fee and the balance amount be given to the petitioner/accused. The conviction and sentence imposed upon the petitioner stands quashed and set aside - Petition disposed off.
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