Authority: High Court of Bombay at Goa
Order Date: 19 October 2026
Case Overview
- Applicant: Tejal Tulshidas Kankonkar filed Criminal Misc. Application No.172 of 2026, Criminal Revision Application No.616 of 2026 (F), and Criminal Misc. Application No.618 of 2026 (F) against The Marcel Urban Co‑operative Credit Society Limited (respondent) represented by its Branch In‑charge.
- The applicant alleged liability under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act; the society claimed the offence could be compounded upon payment of compensation.
- The applicant paid the full compensation amount of Rs 279,000 to the society; the Branch Manager of the society confirmed no objection to compounding the offence.
- Earlier orders dated 29 February 2024 (Judicial Magistrate, First Class, Ponda, Criminal Case No.275/OA/NIA/2022/C) and 23 January 2025 (Additional Sessions Judge, North, Goa, Criminal Appeal No.97/2024) were challenged.
Court Findings and Directions
- The Court quashed and set aside the two earlier judgments, thereby allowing the offence under Section 138 to be compounded.
- The applicant is directed to pay Rs 2,000 towards costs in favour of the Goa State Legal Services Authority within one week of the order.
- The Criminal Revision Application is disposed of; any pending applications, if any, are also disposed of.
- Compliance is required by 29 October 2026.
- The order will be digitally signed by the Secretary/Personal Assistant of the Court and circulated by fax or email.
Final Outcome
- The Section 138 offence is compounded; the criminal proceedings are effectively closed.
- The applicant must pay the specified costs and comply with the deadline; the order is effective upon digital signing.
Topics: Legal Compounding, Co‑operative Credit Society