Ganti Sayoji Rao vs State Of A.P.& Anr

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal in Criminal Appeal No. 555 of 2011, setting aside the conviction of the appellant under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, as the parties agreed that the cheque amount had been paid to the complainant, leaving no grievance. The Court emphasized that when the underlying obligation is fulfilled, the basis for conviction under Section 138 ceases to exist. Consequently, the appeal was granted in favor of the appellant.