Madras High CourtCRL RC/557/2016disposed of

Sathyavathi v. B.G.Indra

2017-03-03Honourable Mr Justice C. T. Selvam2 pages

BAIL SLIP The Petitioner/accused namely Sathyavathi, W/o.Shanmugam in STC.474/13 on the file of Judicial Magistrate 2, Krishnagiri, was directed to be released on bail as per the orders of this Court dt.31.3.16 made in Crl.MP.3746/16 in Crl.RC.557/16.

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 03.03.2017

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE C.T.SELVAM Crl.R.C.No.557 of 2016 and Crl.M.P.No.2331 of 2017 Sathyavathi ... Petitioner Vs.

B.G.Indra ... Respondent Criminal Revision filed under Section 397 r/w 401 Cr.P.C. to set aside the conviction and sentence passed against the petitioner/accused on 05.06.2015 in S.T.C.No.474 of 2013 on the file of the Judicial Magistrate No.2, Krishnagiri, confirmed by the appellate Court on 04.01.2016 in Crl.A.No.37 of 2015 on the file of the Principal Sessions Judge, Krishnagiri and acquit from the charge against her.

For Petitioner :

Mr.S.Subramanian For Respondent :

Mr.V.Sakkarapani

ORDER

This revision is preferred against two concurrent judgments of Courts below convicting petitioner for offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act and sentencing her to one year simple imprisonment.

2.Learned counsel for petitioner submitted that the matter stands compromised between the parties. Learned counsel further submitted that respondent has agreed to receive a sum of Rs.1,80,000/- towards full and final settlement and the petitioner has also paid the entire sum to the respondent. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

3.Learned counsel for respondent affirms the submission of learned counsel for petitioner viz., that the dispute stands settled between petitioner and respondent.

4.In view of the Joint Affidavit filed to compound the offence signed by parties as also their respective counsel, this Court is inclined to allow this petition. Accordingly, the Criminal Revision Case shall stand allowed. The offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act shall stand compounded. Petitioner shall stand acquitted in the case. Bail Bond, if any, executed shall stand cancelled. Joint Affidavit dated 18.01.2017 filed to compound the offence shall form part of records. Connected miscellaneous petition is closed. Sd/- Asst.Registrar (CS V ) /true copy/ Sub Asst. Registrar To 1.The Judicial Magistrate No.II, Krishnagiri.

2.The Principal Sessions Judge, Krishnagiri.

3.The Chief Judicial Magistrate, Krishnagiri. +1 cc to M/s.S.Subramanian,advocate,sr.14032. ss(co) krd 5/4 Crl.R.C.No.557 of 2016 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/