Supreme Court of India · 2018-07-02
M/S Bhangu Trading Company vs Surjit Singh Through Lrs.
- Citation / case number
- AIRONLINE 2018 SC 351
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- M/S Bhangu Trading Company
- Respondent
- Surjit Singh Through Lrs.
- Author
- Kurian Joseph
- Bench
- Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Kurian Joseph
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court set aside the conviction and sentence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, due to the parties having settled their disputes after the High Court's judgment. The Court emphasized the importance of resolving disputes amicably and directed the appellants to pay Rs.10,000 as costs to the State Legal Services Authority. This decision reflects the Court's inclination towards promoting settlement in cases involving negotiable instruments.