CRL RC/1489/2024 of R.RATRICKS Vs S.VEILUKANTHAN on 29 September 2026

ORDER

The petitioner was convicted by the trial Court for the offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, for alleged dishonour of cheque of Rs.8,60,500/- (Rupees Eight Lakhs Sixty Thousand and Five Hundred Only) and sentenced to undergo simple imprisonment of ten months and to pay a compensation of Rs.10,80,000/- (Rupees Ten Lakhs Eighty Thousand Only) to the complainant in default to undergo simple imprisonment of two months. The finding of guilt and sentence imposed by the trial Court was confirmed by the Appellate Court.

2. Both the petitioner/accused and the respondent/complainant are present in person, identified by their counsels, and have also produced their Aadhar card.

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3. Pending the criminal revision, the parties have entered into a compromise. The parties have filed a memo dated 08.09.2026 signed by the petitioner and the respondent as well as the learned counsel for the petitioner stating that the respondent has received the entire cheque amount and does not wish to pursue the case. The respondent is present in person and would confirm the receipt of the entire amount.

4. The memo dated 08.09.2026 signed by the petitioner and the respondent, as well as the learned counsel for the petitioner, is taken on record and shall be treated as a part and parcel of this order.

5. It is also reported that the respondent was permitted to withdraw Rs.4,00,000/- (Rupees Four Lakhs Only) out of Rs.4,30,250/- (Rupees Four Lakhs Thirty Thousand Only) already deposited by the petitioner to the credit of C.C.No.288 of 2018. The petitioner is permitted to withdraw the balance sum of Rs.30,250/- (Rupees Thirty Thousand Two Hundred and Fifty Only).

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6. In view of the memo dated 08.09.2026 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 Principal District and Sessions Judge, Chengalpattu, in C.A.No.62 of 2022 dated 06.06.2024, confirming the judgment of conviction and sentence dated 26.09.2022 passed by the learned Judicial Magistrate, Fast Track Court, (Magisterial Level), Alandur, in C.C.No.288 of 2018, is hereby set aside. The Criminal Revision Case is allowed in terms of the above memo, 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. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 08-09-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No dk

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Copy to:

1. The Principal District and Sessions Judge, Chengalpattu.

2. The Judicial Magistrate, Fast Track Court, (Magisterial Level), Alandur.

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SUNDER MOHAN, J. dk CRL RC No.1489 of 2024 and Crl.M.P.No.22691 of 2025 08-09-2026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 29-09-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE SUNDER MOHAN CRL RC No. 1489 of 2024

CNR: {HCMA011628332024} R.Ratricks ..Petitioner(s) Vs S.Veilukanthan ..Respondent(s) For Petitioner(s): Mr.A.Vivekanandhan For Respondent(s): Mr.G.Ravisankar

ORDER

This Criminal Revision Case is listed today under the caption “for being mentioned”.

2. On account of the compromise entered into between the parties, this criminal revision case was allowed by this Court on 08.09.2026. However, in Paragraph No.5 of the said order, an inadvertent typographical error has crept in while issuing directions. Therefore, the Registry is directed to rectify the said error by substituting Paragraph No.5 as follows and issue a fresh order copy:-

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“5. It is also reported that the respondent was permitted to withdraw Rs.4,00,000/- (Rupees Four Lakhs Only) out of Rs.4,30,250/- already deposited by the petitioner to the credit of C.C.No.288 of 2018. The respondent is permitted to withdraw the balance sum of Rs.30,250/- (Rupees Thirty Thousand Two Hundred and Fifty Only).” 29-09-2026 ham Note:

1. Registry is directed to forthwith upload this order on the Official Website of this Court.

2. All concerned to act on this order being uploaded on Official Website of this Court without insisting on certified hard copies. To be noted, this order, when uploaded on the official website of this Court, will be watermarked and will also have a QR code.

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To

1. Principal District and Sessions Judge, Chengalpet.

2. The Judicial Magistrate, Fast Track Court (Magistrate Level), Alandur.

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SUNDER MOHAN, J. ham CRL RC No. 1489 of 2024 29-09-2026

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