JASMINE KESHWANI vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and set aside the conviction and sentence of the appellant, recognizing the lawful nature of a compromise petition filed during the pendency of the appeal. The Court noted that a sum of Rupees three lakhs had been deposited in the Trial Court by the accused for the complainant, which facilitated the compromise. The decision underscores the permissibility of compounding offences under certain circumstances, reaffirming the importance of amicable resolution in criminal matters.