Madras High Court
CRL RC/1542/2026 of Senthil Vs M/s.Mani Stores on 30 September 2026
CRL RC No. 1542 of 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 30-09-2026
CORAM:
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE SUNDER MOHAN
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CNR: {HCMA011665132026}
Senthil
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
M/s.Mani Stores
Represented by its Proprietor,
Anthony Raj, S/o.Mariyamichal,
NO.55, Gandhi Road, Tiruvallur - 602 001.
..Respondent(s)
Prayer: Petition filed under Sections 438 (1) r/w 442 of BNSS of 2023, to Set aside the Judgment dated 21.04.2026 passed in Criminal Appeal No.69 of 2024 on the file of the Learned I Additional District and Sessions Judge, Tiruvallur, confirming the Judgment dated 18.07.2023 passed in S.T.C.No.30 of 2019 on the file of the Learned Fast Track Court at Magisterial Level, Tiruvallur.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.K.Balaji
For Respondent(s):
Mr.M.Anbarasu
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ORDER
The petitioner has preferred the above revision challenging the judgment dated 21.04.2026 passed in Criminal Appeal No.69 of 2024 on the file of the I Additional District and Sessions Judge, Tiruvallur, confirming the Judgment dated 18.07.2023 passed in S.T.C.No.30 of 2019 on the file of the Learned Fast Track Court at Magisterial Level, Tiruvallur, sentencing the petitioner to undergo six months simple
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imprisonment and to pay compensation of Rs.3,50,000/- to the respondent, on default, to undergo further three months simple imprisonment.
2. The respondent appeared in-person, identified by his counsel and has also produced his Aadhar card.
3. Pending the Revision, the parties have entered into a compromise and have filed the joint compromise memo dated 30.09.2026 entered into between them.
4. As per the said joint compromise memo, the respondent has agreed to withdraw the case on receipt of sum of Rs.3,00,000/- (Rupees Three Lakhs Only) in full and final settlement of all his claims against the petitioner and has received Rs.2,30,000/- (Rupees Two Lakhs Thirty Thousand Only) towards the agreed amount.
5. The learned counsel for the respondent would submit that the petitioner had deposited a sum of Rs.70,000/- before the Trial Court and prayed for the withdrawal of the same.
6. The respondent is permitted to withdraw the already deposited amount.
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7. The joint compromise memo dated 30.09.2026 signed by the petitioner, the second respondent, and their counsels is taken on record and shall be treated as a part and parcel of this order.
8. 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 dated 21.04.2026 passed in Criminal Appeal No.69 of 2024 by the learned I Additional District and Sessions Judge, Tiruvallur, confirming the Judgment dated 18.07.2023 passed in S.T.C.No.30 of 2019 on the file of the Learned Fast Track Court at Magisterial Level, Tiruvallur, is hereby set aside. The Criminal Revision Case is allowed in terms of the above joint compromise memo, and the petitioner is acquitted of the offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The fine amount, if any, paid by the petitioner shall be refunded. The bail bond, if any, executed shall stand discharged. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 30-09-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No (drm) To:
1. The I Additional District and Sessions Judge, Tiruvallur.
2. The Fast Track Court at Magisterial Level, Tiruvallur.
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SUNDER MOHAN, J. (drm) CRL RC No. 1542 of 2026 30-09-2026