Supreme Court of India

A. T. Sivaperumal v. Mohammed Hyath (d) by Lrs.

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Reported as [2017] 6 S.C.R. 669
Bench Kurian Joseph J.
Decided 27 March 2017

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What the Court ordered

In the result, the impugned judgment of the High Court rendered in Criminal Appeal No.895 of2004 is set aside and this appeal is allowed.

Judgment, page 3

From the headnote

Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881 -s.138-Acquittal of accused consequent to settlement between the parties - Towards discharge of a liability, appellant-accused issued a cheque to the complainant - The cheque, when presented for realization, was returned by the bank with endorsement "account closed" - After issuance of statutory notice, complaint filed uls. I 38 - Trial court acquitted appellant-accused - However. High Court reversed the acquittal and convicted the appellant - On appeal, held: Parties were suggested to arrive at an amicable settlement, to which both parties agreed - Parties

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