Supreme of Court of India : Upload Date - 11/08/2025

Head Note

The Supreme Court has held once a complainant signs a compromise deed acknowledging receipt of the full settlement amount, the conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act cannot be sustained.

Case Title - Gian Chand Garg v. Harpal Singh & Anr. (Arising out of Special Leave Petition (Criminal) No. 8050 of 2025)