Cost Guidelines in Cheque Dishonour Settlements Not Binding in All Cases: SC

Rajeev Khandelwal Vs State of Maharashtra & Anr. (Supreme Court of India) The appellant was convicted under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act for cheque dishonour. His appeal before the Sessions Court was dismissed, after which he filed a revision petition before the High Court. During the pendency of the revision, the appellant and the respondent reached a settlement. Based on this agreement, the High Court acquitted the appellant but imposed a condition requiring him to deposit costs with the State Legal Services Authority in accordance with the Supreme Court’s earlier ruli...