S. 138 NI Act | Offence is Compoundable at Any Stage, Even After Conviction is Affirmed by High Court: Supreme Court
Judgment Copy ( Lawtrend Official Link): https://lawtrend.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Gian-Chand-Garg-vs-Harpal-Singh.pdf Case Note: Gian Chand Garg v. Harpal Singh & Anr. (2025) SC Court Supreme Court of India (Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction) Coram: Justice Aravind Kumar & Justice Sandeep Mehta Citation Criminal Appeal (Arising out of SLP (Crl.) No. 8050/2025) Date: 11 August 2025 Facts Respondent (complainant) alleged that appellant borrowed ₹5 lakhs . Issued cheque → dishonoured (“Funds insufficient”). Complaint filed under Sec. 138 NI Act. Trial Court (JMFC): Convicted appellant → 6 months simple imprisonment + ₹1,000 fine. Appellate Court (ASJ): Upheld conviction. High Court (Revision): Dismissed. After High Court dismissal, parties compromised (06.04.2025) → complainant accepted full settlement via demand drafts + cheques. Appellant moved High Court for modification → dismissed as “no...