B.Sastri v. M/S.Upasana Finance Ltd

Bail Slip The petitioner/Accused namely B. Sastri, S/o. Balan, was directed to the released on bail as per the order of this court dated 17.02.2009 made in Crl.M.P.No.1 of 2009 in Crl.R.C.No.105/2009.

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 19.6.2015

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE B.RAJENDRAN Crl.R.C.No.105 of 2009 B.Sastri : Petitioner/Accused versus M/s.Upasana Finance Ltd., No.98-A, Dr.Radhakrishnan Salai, III Floor, Mylapore, Chennai 4. rep. By its Officer, A.K.Ragupathy : respondent/Complainant Revision filed against the order in C.A.No.289 of 2007 dated 17.9.2008 on the file of the IV Additional Sessions Judge, Chennai and the sentence imposed by the XVIII metropolitan Magistrate, Saidapet, Chennai dated 16.11.2007 in CC.No.9086 of 2003. For petitioner : Mr.S.Panneerselvan For respondent : service awaited.

O R D E R

The petitioner has come forward with this revision against his conviction for offence under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act and sentence of one month simple imprisonment and to pay compensation of Rs.5000/- to the complainant.

2. The learned counsel for the petitioner has brought to the attention of this Court the letter dated 31.12.2010, sent by the respondent to the petitioner, acknowledging receipt of a sum of Rs.24,000/- from the petitioner, towards full and final settlement of dues of hire purchase availed by the petitioner from the respondent. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

The learned counsel has also produced receipt showing deposit of compensation amount as directed by the Court below. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that since the petitioner has paid more than the value of the cheque amount, this Court may show mercy on him.

3. While confirming the conviction imposed on the petitioner, since the petitioner has paid money more than the cheque amount, as evidenced by the receipt issued by the respondent, the sentence is reduced to period already undergone. This revision is closed. Sd/- Assistant Registrar //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar tar To

1. The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Egmore, Chennai. (for Information) 1a. The Principal Sessions Judge, Saidapet, Chennai. 3.The IV Additional Sessions Judge, Chennai.

2.The XVIII, Metropolitan Magistrate, Saidapet. 4.The Public Prosecutor, Madras High Court.

+ 1 cc to M/s.S. Panneerselvam, Advocate Sr.30286 Crl.R.C.No.105 of 2009 SAI(CO) Eu 08.07.15 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/