J.Charulatha v. S.Anantharaj

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 05-01-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE SUNDER MOHAN J.Charulatha Petitioner(s) Vs S.Anantharaj Respondent(s) PRAYER To set aside the conviction imposed in the judgment dated 25.10.2021 made in C.A.No.54 of 2021 on the file of the Ld. First Additional District and Sessions Court, Coimbatore confirming the Judgment dated 18.12.2020 made in CC.1034 of 2017 on the file of the Ld. Judicial Magistrate Fast Track Court No.11 at Magistrate Level, Coimbatore.

For Petitioner(s):

M/s N. Manoharan For Respondent(s):

M/s.P.Krishnan

ORDER

The revision challenges the judgment dated 25.10.2021 passed in C.A.No.54 of 2021 by the learned I Additional District and Sessions Court, Coimbatore confirming the conviction and sentence imposed on the petitioner for the offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act by judgment dated 18.12.2020 in C.C.No.1034 of 2017 by the learned Judicial

Magistrate Fast Track Court No.II at Magistrate Level, Coimbatore. The petitioner was sentenced to undergo six months simple imprisonment and to pay compensation of Rs.1,50,000/- with interest at 6% per annum from the date of issuance of the cheque to the complainant within one month from the date of judgment, in default to undergo three months simple imprisonment.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner and the respondent would submit that the parties have arrived at a compromise by which the respondent had received a sum of Rs.3,50,000/- as early as on 06.11.2022 in full and final settlement of all his claims against the petitioner. A Joint Compromise Memo dated 15.12.2025 has also been filed by the parties.

3. Though the respondent is not present in person, the learned counsel for the respondent would assert that the respondent had confirmed the compromise and that he does not wish to pursue the case.

4. In view of the compromise arrived at and since the offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, is compoundable, this Court is inclined to accept the Joint Compromise Memo dated 15.12.2025 and set aside the conviction and sentence imposed on the petitioner by the trial Court.

5.Accordingly, the Joint Compromise Memo dated 15.12.2025 is taken on file. The Criminal Revision Case is allowed in terms of the Joint Compromise Memo dated 15.12.2025. The conviction and sentence imposed on the petitioner vide judgment dated 18.12.2020 in C.C.No.1034 of 2017 by the learned Judicial Magistrate Fast Track Court No.II at Magistrate Level, Coimbatore and confirmed by judgment dated 25.10.2021 passed in C.A.No.54 of 2021 by the learned I Additional District and Sessions Court, Coimbatore, are set aside and the petitioner is acquitted of the offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. Bail bond, if any, executed shall stand discharged. 05-01-2026 skr Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To

1. Learned Judicial Magistrate Fast Track Court No.II at Magistrate Level, Coimbatore

2. Learned I Additional District and Sessions Court, Coimbatore.

3. The Public Prosecutor, Madras High Court, Chennai.

SUNDER MOHAN J.

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