IN THE HIGH COURT OF BOMBAY AT GOA CRIMINAL MISC. APPLICATION NO. 277 OF 2007 IN STAMP NUMBER MAIN NO. 3375 OF 2007 MR. FELICIO RODRIGUES THROUGH ATTORNEY MARIA ELVIRA RODRIGUES ... Applicant Versus M/S. MERCANTILE FINANCE HOUSE PRIVATE LIMITED AND ANR., ... Respondents Mr. Ryan Menezes, Advocate for the Applicant. Mr. A. R. Kantak, Advocate for Respondent No.1. Coram:- N. A. BRITTO, J. Date:- 30th July, 2008 P.C.:- Heard Mr. Ryan Menezes, learned Counsel on behalf of the Applicant/Accused and Mr. A. R. Kantak, learned Counsel on behalf of Respondent No.1/Complainant. Learned Counsel on behalf of both parties state that the attorney of the Accused is present and Respondent No.1 is present. Learned Counsel on behalf of both parties have filed terms of settlement. The same are accepted. As a result of the settlement the impugned Order dated 6-6-2003 is hereby set aside and the Accused shall stand acquitted under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. Out of the amount of Rs.15,00,000/- deposited as per Order dated 17-12-2007 a sum of Rs. 6,70,000/- shall be paid to Respondent No.1/Complainant and the balance to be paid to the Applicant/Accused. In case the amount was invested proportionate accrued interest be paid to the said parties. Application disposed of on the above terms. N. A. BRITTO, J. RD.