Lafarge Aggregates & Concrete India ... vs Sukarsh Azad & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal challenging the High Court's order quashing a complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The Court held that the appeal was not maintainable against the rejection of the recall application for the quashed proceedings. However, it suggested that the respondents should honor the dishonored cheque by paying the amount along with interest as compensation, which the respondents agreed to, but the appellant refused to accept. The Court emphasized that the complainant is not compelled to accept payment after the fact of dishonor.