Y.Sadhulla v. J.Chandrasekaran, Ex-Iaf

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 27.01.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SUNDER MOHAN Y.Sadhulla

...Petitioner

-VsJ.Chandrasekaran, Ex-IAF, Superintendent of Customs (Retd.), S/o.Late Freedom Fighter (INA), Shri.T.G.Jayaraman, Residing at No.H-81, Phase-4, Sathuvachari, Vellore District - 632 009.

...Respondent

PRAYER: Criminal Revision Petition is filed under Sections 438 r/w 442 of BNSS Act, praying to suspend the sentence passed in Crl.A.No.82 of 2022 vide order dated 30.07.2025 on the file of the learned Sessions Judge, Vellore, Vellore District, confirming the judgment passed in S.T.C.No.10 of 2020 on the file of the learned Judicial Magisterial (Fast Track Court), Vellore, Vellore District, vide order dated 23.04.2022. For petitioner :

Mr.M.Sathish Kumar For Respondent :

Mr.R.Prabakar 1/4

ORDER

The petitioner has preferred the above revision challenging the judgment passed by the learned Sessions Judge, Vellore, Vellore District, in Crl.A.No.82 of 2022 dated 30.07.2025, confirming the judgment of the learned Magistrate convicting the petitioner for the offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, and sentenced him to undergo six months Simple Imprisonment and to pay compensation of Rs.5,85,000/-, in default, to undergo further Simple Imprisonment for two months.

2. During the pendency of the revision, the parties have arrived at an amicable settlement, wherein the respondent has agreed to receive a sum of Rs.5,85,000/- (Rupees Five Lakh Eighty Five Thousand Only) in full and final settlement of all his claims against the petitioner.

3. The respondent (Aadhar No.4124 6141 9088) who appeared through Video Conferencing and was identified by his counsel, confirms the compromise and states that he has received a total sum of Rs.5,85,000/-. The Joint Memo of Compromise filed by the parties is taken on record.

4. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that in view of the Joint Memo of Compromise, the respondent is not willing to pursue the 2/4

present case. It is further submitted that a civil suit is pending between the parties and that the claim therein is independent of the claim involved in this case. In view of the settlement arrived at between the parties, this Court is inclined to accept the compromise. Accordingly, the Joint Compromise Memo dated 24.01.2026, duly signed by the learned counsel appearing on either side, shall form part and parcel of this order.

5. In view of the Joint Compromise Memo and considering the nature of the offence, this Court permits the parties to compound the offence. Accordingly, the judgment of conviction passed by the learned Sessions Judge, Vellore, Vellore District, in Crl.A.No.82 of 2022 dated 30.07.2025, confirming the judgment of conviction and sentence dated 23.04.2022 passed by the learned Judicial Magisterial (Fast Track Court), Vellore, Vellore District, in S.T.C.No.10 of 2020, are hereby set aside. The Criminal Revision Case is allowed in terms of the above compromise and the petitioner is acquitted of the offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The fine amount, if any, paid by the petitioner shall be refunded. The bail bond, if any, executed shall stand discharged. 27.01.2026 cda 3/4

SUNDER MOHAN, J.

cda To 1.The Principal District and Sessions Judge, Kanchipuram, Chengalpattu.

2.The Judicial Magistrate, Fast Track Court (Magisterial Level) (FAC), Alandur. 27.01.2026 4/4