Neeta Ram Conviction Set Aside in Settlement

Authority: Supreme Court Special Lok Adalat

Order Date: 21-08-2026

Case Overview

• Petition: Special Leave Petition (Criminal) Diary No. 35078/2025, arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 19‑07‑2024 in CRMP No. 2577/2024 of the Himachal Pradesh High Court, Shimla.
• Parties: Petitioner – Neeta Ram; Respondent – H.P. State Co‑operative Agriculture Rural Development Bank.
• Proceedings were conducted in virtual mode with the Member Secretary of the District Legal Services Authority, Sirmaur, Nahan, Himachal Pradesh present.
• The dispute was resolved through a settlement agreement filed before the Special Lok Adalat.

Final Outcome

• The respondent agreed to withdraw its complaint against the petitioner.
• Consequently, the petitioner’s conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 was set aside.
• The Settlement Agreement was made part of the award, and the Special Leave Petition was disposed of.

Topics: Legal Settlement, Negotiable Instruments Act