In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of India has clarified that an offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, which deals with cheque dishonor cases, can only be compounded with the explicit consent of the complainant, even if the accused is willing to settle the matter. The decision, delivered by a
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