DEVA RAM vs STATE OF RAJASTHAN

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 420 IPC for cheating, as he failed to send the complainant's son abroad despite receiving payment. The Court noted that the original complainant had passed away, and the heir, Arjun Ram, entered into a compromise with the appellant, confirming the settlement of disputes and payment of the agreed amount. The Court permitted the compounding of the offence in light of the settlement and the appellant's senior citizen status, thereby allowing the appeal.