Compounding of Offence After Conviction Allowed, High Court Exercises Inherent Powers Under Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court delivered a significant judgment explaining the scope of compounding offences under Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act 1881 along with the use of inherent powers under Section 528 BNSS 2023. The Court emphasized that even after conviction, offences related to cheque dishonour can be settled between parties. Background of the Case The case was filed by Varinder Kumar challenging the judgment dated 05 January 2026…
