Negotiable Instruments Act, 1887–Sec. 147–Compound of offence on the ground of compromise–Prayer of petitioner that he is a poor person and not in the position of paying 15% of cheque amount–No objection by the respondent– Guidelines given in the case of Damodar S. Prabhu are not mandatory – Held, offence compounded subject to paying the cost of Rs. 2500/-.


