P&H: Dishonour of Cheque - Cannot Compel Compounding In NI Act Cases Without Complainant’s Consent

Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, Ss.138, 147, Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, S.482, Constitution of India, Art.142 — Dishonour of cheque — Compounding — Consent of complainant — Complainant has specifically opposed prayer for compounding and has consistently asserted that petitioner has abused process of law and failed to honour earlier settlement terms - No illegality in declining requrest for compounding. (Para 11) Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, Ss.138, 147 — Compounding plea at advanced stage — Willingnesss to pay,