In Brief
The appellants were convicted and sentenced under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 for cheque dishonour. After the High Court's judgment, the original complainant and appellants settled their dispute, and the cheque amount was received. The Supreme Court, finding that complete justice required putting the matter to rest when parties have settled, set aside the conviction and sentence. The appellants were ordered to pay Rs.10,000 as costs to the State Legal Services Authority within three weeks.
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