#compounding

The Allahabad HC quashed a third compounding order for Gulmohar Greens, holding repeated compounding for identical offences barred. It ruled Air Force land cannot count toward FAR, mandated prior apartment-owner consent for alterations under the UP Apartment Act, and required a completion certificate before flat transfers. Demolition of unauthorized floors and a fresh police probe were ordered.

Madhya Pradesh High Court rules that compounding cheque bounce offences under Section 138 NI Act at the revision stage requires payment of 15% of the cheque amount as costs to the State Legal Services Authority. The decision reinforces the Supreme Court's Damodar S. Prabhu guidelines, deterring delayed settlements and ensuring compliance with judicial directives in financial disputes.

MP High Court rules that voluntary compounding under Section 55A of the VAT Act operates as a statutory estoppel, barring refund claims even for excess amounts deposited. The decision reinforces that such payments are final and immune from constitutional challenges under Article 265, impacting dealers opting for compounding schemes.

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has ruled that all pending and future cheque bounce cases under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act must be referred to mediation at the earliest stage, without requiring court permission for compounding. The Court clarified that such disputes are private in nature, with no state role, streamlining resolution for businesses and individuals.

Uttarakhand High Court quashes F.I.R. against petitioner after settlement with complainant, affirming judicial power to terminate proceedings even for non-compoundable offences under Section 482 CrPC.