Supreme Court of India · 2010-09-01
P.K.Shukla vs State & Anr
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- P.K.Shukla
- Respondent
- State & Anr
- Bench
- Harjit Singh Bedi, Chandramauli Kr. Prasad
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court ordered the deposit of an additional sum of Rs. 15,000/- to be paid to the respondent, alongside the previously deposited Rs. 75,000/-, which constitutes full and final payment regarding the dispute. The Court set aside the conviction of the appellant, thereby disposing of the petition and appeal. This ruling emphasizes the importance of settlement in criminal matters and the court's discretion in modifying financial obligations.