*1* 961revn145o26 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY BENCH AT AURANGABAD CRIMINAL REVISION APPLICATION NO. 145 OF 2026 ABHIJEET UTTARESHWAR BARKUL VERSUS THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER ... Shri Yogesh M. Shirmod, advocate h/f Shri Kawade Shrikant G., Advocate for the Applicant. Mrs. Bharati B. Gunjal, APP for the Respondent/ State. Shri Doke Kishor, Advocate for Respondent No.2. ... CORAM : SUSHIL M. GHODESWAR, J. DATE : 08 October 2026 P. C. :- 1. Heard the learned advocates for the respective parties. 2. The learned advocates have placed on record the compromise terms dated 29.09.2026. The report of verification of the compromise terms, is also submitted by the learned Registrar (Judicial) of this Court dated 29.09.2026, before whom the parties have verified the said terms. 3. It is pointed out that as per the said compromise 2026:BHC-AUG:47515 *2* 961revn145o26 terms, the parties have settled the dispute between them. It is specifically stated in the compromise terms that upon realization and receipt of the entire settlement amount of Rs.11,25,000/-, the complainant will have no further claim, demand, grievance or monetary liability against the applicant/ accused as regards the matter under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. It is stated that Rs.2,50,000/- were deposited by the applicant before the Appellate Court and Rs.3,00,000/- before this Court, may be permitted to be withdrawn by the complainant. The complainant further stated that the offence under Section 138 being compoundable under Section 147, he has no objection if the said offence is compounded. 3. In view of the above, the instant Criminal Revision Application is allowed in terms of the compromise deed dated 29.09.2026. The impugned judgment and order dated 03.04.2025 passed by the learned JMFC, Osmanabad, in SCC No.162/2020, confirmed vide the judgment and order dated 05.05.2026 passed by the learned Additional Sessions Judge, Osmanabad, in Criminal Appeal No.13/2025 are quashed and set aside. The applicant is acquitted of the said offence. The bail bond, if any, *3* 961revn145o26 stands cancelled and the surety, if any, stands discharged. The record and proceedings be sent to the concerned Court. kps ( SUSHIL M. GHODESWAR, J. )