HC Can't Quash Cheque Dishonour Complaint Invoking S.482 CrPC When Complainant Hasn't Consented For Compounding: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court ruled that a High Court cannot quash a cheque dishonor complaint under Section 482 of the CrPC without the complainant's consent for compounding. The case involved a dishonored cheque, where the accused sought to quash the complaint by invoking the inherent powers of the High Court. The Supreme Court held that the complainant's consent is crucial for any compounding of offenses under the Negotiable Instruments Act. The judgment underscores the importance of adhering to legal provisions that protect the complainant's rights in cases of financial fraud.